OCD relapse prevention and the 50-pound backpack
Understand how OCD relapse prevention works in real life. This post explores why relapse happens even after ERP progress and how to respond with clarity and self-compassion.
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Rise Beyond OCD Interview with Shannon Shy
In this Rise Beyond OCD interview for people with OCD, their loved ones, and therapists, Shannon Shy and I discuss practical ways to respond differently to intrusive thoughts using self-compassion, ERP, and mindfulness-based tools. Meaningful OCD recovery is possible, and you don’t have to navigate OCD on your own.
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Using AI for OCD recovery? How to use AI without OCD taking over
Learn how using AI for OCD recovery can help or hinder progress, how reassurance-seeking shows up, and how to use AI thoughtfully without letting OCD take over.
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When You Have a Loved One with OCD
OCD can make people feel isolated from and misunderstood by those who love them most. Here’s what OCD really feels like, how recovery helps rebuild connection, and how understanding and compassion from loved ones can make all the difference.