All The Hard Things

In this episode, I share my thoughts about a commonly asked question, which is," How do I do exposures for intrusive thoughts?"  I talk about why this is an unanswerable question unless we have more information and why.  You'll learn .. 

- why you can't just do exposures for intrusive thoughts, no other information provided

- what else you need to know in order to have good exposures 

- qualities of good exposures

- examples

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Please keep in mind that Jenna is not your therapist. She does not provide you with individualized recommendations or advice. The information provided is intended as educational information only. Jenna cannot tell you what you should do, what you shouldn’t do, or give recommendations based on your unique situations or circumstances. Nothing on this page or Site should be construed as therapeutic recommendation or personalized advice. If you are in need of such services, please consult with a physician or other medical provider right away to determine the best course of action for you. We are not responsible for your use of this page, this website, or the contents within. NEVER DISREGARD PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE OR DELAY SEEKING MEDICAL TREATMENT BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU READ OR ACCESSED THROUGH THIS WEBSITE AND CONTENT. For more information, please read the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer. Your continued use of this platform, this page, and the contents within constitutes as your agreement with this agreement.

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In this episode, I talk about some poor advice I saw on social media, encouraging people to "just pay more attention" when they ritualize the first time so that they don't have to do it a second time.  I talk about..

- why this is bad advice for people who have OCD

- how this advice is substituting one ritual for another

- how this can snowball into more rituals in the future 

- what to do instead

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Please keep in mind that Jenna is not your therapist. She does not provide you with individualized recommendations or advice. The information provided is intended as educational information only. Jenna cannot tell you what you should do, what you shouldn’t do, or give recommendations based on your unique situations or circumstances. Nothing on this page or Site should be construed as therapeutic recommendation or personalized advice. If you are in need of such services, please consult with a physician or other medical provider right away to determine the best course of action for you. We are not responsible for your use of this page, this website, or the contents within. NEVER DISREGARD PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE OR DELAY SEEKING MEDICAL TREATMENT BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU READ OR ACCESSED THROUGH THIS WEBSITE AND CONTENT. For more information, please read the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer. Your continued use of this platform, this page, and the contents within constitutes as your agreement with this agreement.

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In this episode, I talk about therapies, techniques, and interventions that could be harmful or detrimental to OCD treatment.  I discuss...

- mistakes therapists make

- common pitfalls in ERP for OCD (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22924159/)

- harmful engagement responses (https://windsorflynn.com/blogs/news/an-interview-with-lisa-levine-psyd)

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🚧 Take the FREE quiz - "What's Your OCD/Anxiety Recovery Roadblock?": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com/recovery-roadblock⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Please keep in mind that Jenna is not your therapist. She does not provide you with individualized recommendations or advice. The information provided is intended as educational information only. Jenna cannot tell you what you should do, what you shouldn’t do, or give recommendations based on your unique situations or circumstances. Nothing on this page or Site should be construed as therapeutic recommendation or personalized advice. If you are in need of such services, please consult with a physician or other medical provider right away to determine the best course of action for you. We are not responsible for your use of this page, this website, or the contents within. NEVER DISREGARD PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE OR DELAY SEEKING MEDICAL TREATMENT BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU READ OR ACCESSED THROUGH THIS WEBSITE AND CONTENT. For more information, please read the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer. Your continued use of this platform, this page, and the contents within constitutes as your agreement with this agreement.

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In this episode, I talk about therapies, techniques, and interventions that could be harmful or detrimental to OCD treatment.  I discuss... 

- ice packs, law of attraction concepts, focusing too much on content, and more

- benzodiazepine use for OCD/during treatment

- mistakes therapists make including not focusing enough on lifestyle exposures, not having the right demeanor during exposure work, and more

⁠Check out The OCD & Anxiety Recovery Blueprint HERE!⁠

🚧 Take the FREE quiz - "What's Your OCD/Anxiety Recovery Roadblock?": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com/recovery-roadblock⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Please keep in mind that Jenna is not your therapist. She does not provide you with individualized recommendations or advice. The information provided is intended as educational information only. Jenna cannot tell you what you should do, what you shouldn’t do, or give recommendations based on your unique situations or circumstances. Nothing on this page or Site should be construed as therapeutic recommendation or personalized advice. If you are in need of such services, please consult with a physician or other medical provider right away to determine the best course of action for you. We are not responsible for your use of this page, this website, or the contents within. NEVER DISREGARD PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE OR DELAY SEEKING MEDICAL TREATMENT BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU READ OR ACCESSED THROUGH THIS WEBSITE AND CONTENT. For more information, please read the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer. Your continued use of this platform, this page, and the contents within constitutes as your agreement with this agreement.

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In this episode, I talk about therapies, techniques, and interventions that could be harmful or detrimental to OCD treatment.  I discuss... - psychoanalysis/talk therapy, relaxation therapies, and animal/equine assisted therapy - EMDR vs ERP - thought stopping, EFT (emotional freedom technique), and cognitive therapy/challenging thoughts

⁠Check out The OCD & Anxiety Recovery Blueprint HERE!⁠

🚧 Take the FREE quiz - "What's Your OCD/Anxiety Recovery Roadblock?": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jennaoverbaughlpc.com/recovery-roadblock⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Please keep in mind that Jenna is not your therapist. She does not provide you with individualized recommendations or advice. The information provided is intended as educational information only. Jenna cannot tell you what you should do, what you shouldn’t do, or give recommendations based on your unique situations or circumstances. Nothing on this page or Site should be construed as therapeutic recommendation or personalized advice. If you are in need of such services, please consult with a physician or other medical provider right away to determine the best course of action for you. We are not responsible for your use of this page, this website, or the contents within. NEVER DISREGARD PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE OR DELAY SEEKING MEDICAL TREATMENT BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU READ OR ACCESSED THROUGH THIS WEBSITE AND CONTENT. For more information, please read the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimer. Your continued use of this platform, this page, and the contents within constitutes as your agreement with this agreement.

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In this episode, I'm joined by Mollie Albanese, OCD advocate and NOCD Peer Advisor. We talk about..

- her experience with finding out she had OCD and starting ERP treatment

- what recovery looks like and whether we should expect to get rid of our intrusive thoughts/images completely 

- how to incorporate values into your recovery journey for continued success 

You can follow Mollie on Instagram at: 

https://www.instagram.com/its.always.mollie

This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to IOCDF.org, psychologytoday.com,  or nami.org.

In part three of this (unexpected!) three part episode, I talk about mental compulsions, the term "pure O", and more.  Specifically, I get into..

- case examples for mental compulsions

- other tips/tricks regarding mental compulsions and how to resist them

- some bonus content/final thoughts about pure o/mental compulsions

This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to IOCDF.org, psychologytoday.com,  or nami.org.

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In part two of this two-part episode, I talk about mental compulsions, the term "pure O", and more.  Specifically, I get into..

- examples of mental compulsions

- functions of and "justifications for" mental compulsions

- how to resist mental compulsions as well examples of non-engagement strategies

This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to IOCDF.org, psychologytoday.com,  or nami.org.

Find more at www.jennaoverbaugh.com or find me on Instagram @jenna.overbaugh

In part one of this two-part episode, I talked about mental compulsions, the term "pure O", and more.  Specifically, I get into..

- whether the term "pure O" exists (spoiler alert: it's complicated)

- difficulties associated with mental compulsions and how to address them 

This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to IOCDF.org, psychologytoday.com,  or nami.org.

In this episode, I'm joined by Elise Petronzio, owner of the OCD advocacy shop "The OCDopus". We talk about..

- thought stopping, what it is, and why it feeds the OCD/anxiety cycle

- what to do instead of thought stopping and how to beat this dysfunctional response

- the importance/relevance of the "pink elephant" and ways Elise is working to give back to children in OCD residential units

You can find out more about The OCDopus by heading to Elise's Etsy shop or finding her on Instagram. You can also join the waitlist to purchase your own pink elephant and the link below.

https://www.instagram.com/theocdopus/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/theocdopus?ref=search_shop_redirect

https://www.theocdopus.com/product-page/pre-order-the-pink-elephant-stuffed-animal

This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to IOCDF.org, psychologytoday.com,  or nami.org.