#51: Five Hidden Tricks of OCD - and How to Beat Them

Do you feel trapped by OCD’s sneaky tricks?

In this episode I address common tricks OCD uses to trap individuals in endless cycles of intrusive thoughts and compulsions. I discuss five key tricks: time, urgency, denial, what if, and just in case, and provide practical strategies to counter each. The episode emphasises building awareness and resisting compulsions to break free from OCD's grip.

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Highlights include:
01:09 Understanding OCD's Tricks
01:32 The Time Trick
02:43 The Urgency Trick
04:37 The Denial Trick
06:13 The What If Trick
07:44 The Just In Case Trick

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