{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/682b3fbcee813e8be2011cd5/682b3fce696b5d1232d918db?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How Sean Patton Turned Mental Health Struggles To Comedic Success","description":"<p>Daily panic attacks. Anxiety so crippling he could barely function. The fear that if he told anyone what was happening in his mind, they’d think he was crazy. That was Sean Patton’s reality growing up. OCD wasn’t just about organizing things or washing hands — it was a relentless loop of intrusive thoughts and compulsions that dictated his life. It got so bad he dropped out of high school, avoided doorways, people, places, and conversations that might expose his struggles. But what Sean didn’t realize at the time was that the very thing causing his pain would eventually become the foundation of his greatest strength.<br/><br/>Comedy became Sean’s way of fighting back. What started as a defense mechanism— using humor to mask the chaos inside — turned into a career where he could be unapologetically honest about his experiences. On stage, he found power in telling the stories he once tried to hide, turning his most terrifying thoughts into punchlines that resonated with audiences who had their own hidden battles. In this sit-down interview, Sean opens up about his journey with OCD, the misconceptions about mental health, and how laughter became his therapy. <br/><br/></p><p>Chapters:<br/>0:00 Intro<br/>2:05 Meet Sean Patton<br/>4:03 How OCD affected Sean early in his life<br/>9:42 How Sean dealt with his OCD<br/>11:08 Is psychedelics good for OCD?<br/>16:25 Misrepresentation of OCD in movies and shows<br/>20:45 Is OCD beneficial?<br/>23:15 Sean’s comedic act about OCD<br/>26:47 Fear that OCD will evolve<br/>27:50 “It’s Okay”<br/>29:36 OCD ebbs and flows<br/>32:13 Why Sean talks about OCD in his comedy<br/>39:21 Facing OCD fears head-on<br/>42:39 The best compliment Patrick gets<br/>46:26 Destigmatize OCD and other mental health struggles<br/>49:21 Sean’s comedic act about OCD superstitions<br/>54:09 Why does OCD have to feel so real?<br/>58:05 How to find Sean</p><p><br/>Struggling with OCD? NOCD may be able to help. We specialize in Exposure and Response Prevention therapy — the gold standard in OCD care. To learn about treatment,  book a free 15-minute call at https://learn.nocd.com/podcast<br/><br/></p><p>Follow us on social media:<br/><br/>https://www.instagram.com/treatmyocd/<br/><br/>https://twitter.com/treatmyocd<br/><br/>https://www.tiktok.com/@treatmyocd</p>","author_name":"NOCD"}