#55: How to Open Up About Your OCD Struggle - Tips and Strategies

Telling someone that you struggle with OCD can be very difficult and overwhelming.

In this episode I provide practical strategies for having open and meaningful conversations about OCD, whether you're experiencing it or supporting someone who does. I discuss how to manage expectations for that initial conversation, managing disappointment, and how to explain OCD symptoms in relatable ways using metaphors. The episode also includes tips for listeners on how to best support someone with OCD, emphasising the importance of listening and understanding. 

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Highlights include:
01:35 Challenges of Opening Up About OCD
02:54 Tips for Discussing OCD with Others
07:37 Explaining Obsessional Thoughts and Compulsions
11:26 Advice for Supporters of OCD Sufferers

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