Unravelling

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In this episode, we look at how OCD can lead to feelings of inflated responsibility, and how this have an impact on your day-to-day routines. After that, I talk about a technique I have used with some success for managing my OCD. This technique is call "Imaginal Exposure" and it's a great way to still get your exposure therapy during a lockdown from the comfort of your own home and without putting yourself at risk. All you need is a pen and paper!Also a brief chat about how JLo gets me out of my anxiety.Below are some links for additional support which you might find useful. Stay safe :)Samaritans Helpline UK: 116 123Samaritans contact information: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/Blurt it Out Coronavirus Mental Helth Guidance: https://www.blurtitout.org/2020/03/17/coronavirus_mental_health/Other Blurt it Out guidance on coronavirus, like financial support, parenting advice, and managing anxiety: https://www.blurtitout.org/2020/03/17/coronavirus_mental_health/

Donate to the Stephen Lawrence Trust: https://www.stephenlawrence.org.uk/This week we're discussing popular portrayals of OCD in media, mainly television, including shows like Friends, Scrubs, Monk and The Big Bang Theory. I also touch on why there are no superheroes with OCD and the need for better mental health representation in media. If that sounds go to you, then this is the podcast that you should listen to post-haste.Dr Kevin Casey, Dr Kevin Casey, Dr Kevin Casey...

In this episode I'm talking about the different kinds of OCD and how they all follow the same pattern. The diagram in the thumbnail is there to help you. We get into some unfamiliar territory here but stick with me!Here's a link to my blog which has the diagram but bigger!https://unravellingocd.blogspot.com/

Today we're getting philosophical with the subject of identity and mental illness. What does it mean to identify as mentally ill? Let's find out. Love you xvisit https://www.notjustpoliticsblog.com/ for more content including a blog post by moiI don't know if hashtags work in descriptions but we can try#ocd #podcast #mentalhealth #thoughtpiece #blog #identity #philosophy

Tis but your wellbeing indeed madams and let me tell you this, it's important to look after it. And what safer place could there be than a box! So today I'm going to teach you how to make a wellbeing box. It's super easy and fun! Activities matter! So do you! Especially to me!Thank you for listening#podcast #philosophy #wellbeing #box #mentalhealth

This week we're talking about magical thinking and how the coronavirus pandemic has affected OCDopeople's ability to think in rational ways. We're also touching on media responsibility regarding mental health and OCD, and how OCD is often not identified because of it's inaccurate conception in media and in peoples minds. It's a good un!Read this article by Matthew Cantor! https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/jul/05/ocd-coronavirus-cbt-mental-health#podcast #OCD #mentalhealth #wellbeing #magical #thinking #magic #wizard #media #coronavirus #pandemic