In episode 531 I chat with Alex who has kindly agreed to share his OCD story with us.
We discuss his OCD story, suicidal themed OCD, inference-based cognitive behavioural therapy (I-CBT), worries of harming others, existential themed OCD, how his wife helped, meditation, low self worth, understanding the past, peadophile themed OCD, health anxiety, self compassion, and much more. Hope it helps.
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Very much enjoying the episode, thanks Alex and Stuart! Had to stop agape at the ‘wanting to go home to see my dog’ part. I did exactly the same and it’s a distinct memory… overwhelmed, inconsolable on a caravan holiday, the only thing I could express was that I wanted to go home and see my cats.
Thank you for sharing Graham, and for listening!