In this episode, I meet with Collin Strajack, otherwise known as Modern Day Overthinker. We talk about...
examples of intrusive thoughts including those that are harm and sexual in nature
how the anxiety/ocd cycle applies directly to these examples and how it can snowball out of control over time
how OCD/anxiety can morph into different themes/content
how comorbidities like substance use and depression have complicated his recovery/where he's at now
the importance of wanting to do therapy for yourself and why it's necessary to challenge yourself to do the hard stuff
To see more from Collin, check out these links:
www.moderndayoverthinker.com
https://linktr.ee/cstrajack
For OCD treatment, check out NOCD - head to www.treatmyocd.com and schedule your free 15 minute phone call to get connected with a licensed therapist who specializes in Exposure and Response Prevention. NOCD is a mobile therapy platform and includes video sessions with a therapist, in addition to peer support, ERP tools, and more. This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider. This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation. To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to IOCDF.org, psychologytoday.com, or nami.org.
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