Around and Around - The OCD Circle

Around and Around - The OCD Circle

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  • MODIFYING MY LIFE TO IMPROVE MY MENTAL HEALTH

    MODIFYING MY LIFE TO IMPROVE MY MENTAL HEALTH

    In this episode, I address the topic of breaking a promise made to listeners in a previous show, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing mental health. I talk about the need for flexibility

    in managing mental illnesses, acknowledging that adjustments may be necessary in various aspects of life, such as routines, medications, and relationships. I reflect on the challenge of making positive changes and encourage listeners to
    evaluate whether their current actions contribute to their mental well-being.

    Despite feeling compelled to apologize due to OCD, I emphasize the logical decision to prioritize mental health and that I should never apologize for maintaining my personal well-being.

     

    My blog and current social media links are listed below:

    Facebook Group Page - 

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1006937163975152

    Blog – aroundandaroundtheocdcircle.blogspot.com

    Tik Tok - theocdcircle

    Twitter-- @aroundocdcircle

    Instagram -

    @aroundandaroundtheocdcircle

    YouTube- Around and Around –

    The OCD Circle: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyTz1V6a5hinyl4z9Ft09Q

     

    You are welcome to contact

    me via e-mail at [email protected].

    15 min
  • MY PERSONAL ENCOUNTER WITH OCD: I WAS OBSESSED WITH MY TEACHER

    MY PERSONAL

    ENCOUNTER WITH OCD: I WAS OBSESSED WITH MY TEACHER


    In this episode, I reflect on my first notable obsession, which occurred during fourth grade with a teacher and persisted for many years. I kept my obsessions, including this one, a secret

    for most of my life. Having OCD as I child in the 1960’s was most
    unfortunate, but I have no doubt that this is when it started for me. I am glad that now the medical community diagnoses OCD and that there are many resources available to those who suffer from this disorder. Thank you for listening to my
    story.

     

    My blog and current social media links are listed below:

    Facebook Group Page - 

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1006937163975152

    Blog – aroundandaroundtheocdcircle.blogspot.com

    Tik Tok - theocdcircle

    Twitter-- @aroundocdcircle

    Instagram - @aroundandaroundtheocdcircle

    YouTube- Around and Around –The OCD Circle: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyTz1V6a5hinyl4z9Ft09Q

     You are welcome to contact me via e-mail at [email protected].



    19 min
  • MINDFUL CAREERS - MANAGING OCD IN THE WORKPLACE

    MINDFUL CAREERS - MANAGING OCD IN THE WORKPLACE

    Managing

    OCD in the workplace can pose significant challenges, regardless of the work environment's pace or stress level. The discussed tips and tricks in the episode aim to assist individuals in handling compulsions, rituals, and interactions with clients, bosses, and co-workers. Through effective planning and organization, individuals can navigate the workplace successfully, fostering a sense of contentment and ultimately leading to a happier professional life.

     

    My blog and current social media links are listed below:

    Facebook Group Page - 

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1006937163975152

    Blog – aroundandaroundtheocdcircle.blogspot.com

    Tik Tok - theocdcircle

    Twitter-- @aroundocdcircle

    Instagram -

    @aroundandaroundtheocdcircle

    YouTube- Around and Around –

    The OCD Circle: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyTz1V6a5hinyl4z9Ft09Q

     

    You are welcome to contact

    me via e-mail at [email protected].

    14 min
  • OCD: A PERSONAL JOURNEY TO REFLECTION AND RECOVERY OVER THE PAST 13 YEARS

    OCD: A PERSONAL JOURNEY TO REFLECTION AND RECOVERY OVER THE PAST 13 YEARS

    In this podcast episode, I revisit my journey over the past
    13 years by reading entries from my old blog. I use these reflections to compare my past and present experiences related to my phobias, obsessions, therapy, medication usage and social interactions. I emphasize the importance of journaling as a means to gauge personal progress, whether it's improvement or
    regression in different aspects of life. By understanding where I've been, I can better set goals and work on managing my Obsessive Compulsive Disorder moving forward.

     

    My blog and current social media links are listed below:

    Facebook Group Page - 

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1006937163975152

    Blog – aroundandaroundtheocdcircle.blogspot.com

    Tik Tok - theocdcircle

    Twitter-- @aroundocdcircle

    Instagram -

    @aroundandaroundtheocdcircle

    YouTube- Around and Around –

    The OCD Circle: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyTz1V6a5hinyl4z9Ft09Q

     

    You are welcome to contact

    me via e-mail at [email protected].

     

     

    23 min
  • EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT FUTURE SHOWS!

    Welcome, my friends, to the Around and Around The OCD Circle

    Podcast. A new episode launches bright and early every Monday morning in the US and around the world.

    I wanted to announce some of the exciting shows that are

    coming up in the near future. I will be discussing topics such as: managing OCD in the workplace, panic attacks and also the fear of death. Please be sure you check the show notes before listening to each episode if you could be triggered
    by any of these topics.

    I will also deconstruct my current obsession, telling you

    how it started, my intrusive thoughts and rituals associated with this obsession and how I’m progressing currently to live a happy and fullfilled life despite having this obsession.

    You will also hear the stories of two other women currently

    living with OCD. My conversation with Ashley Marie Berry, author of the book Separate Things: A Memoir, is an in depth look at how Ashley Marie has lived with OCD since the young age of seven.

    Also, I will be talking with Jaimi McPeek, founder of the OCD

    movement, Flip of a Coin. Jaimi not only discusses having OCD since the age of four, but how she has survived other disorders, including anorexia nervosa and a suicide attempt at the age of 18.

    And finally, a conversation with my friend Traci Perkins and

    her husband Michael Perkins, where they discuss the challenges of partnering and living with someone who has OCD.

    So there’s my future line-up. I have more interviews

    already in the works. If you would like to be a guest on my show, please message me on one of my social media accounts, which are linked in the show notes. Remember, that you can be completely anonymous on-air and perhaps sharing your story will not only help you, but it could help someone else.

    I appreciate you listening and commenting. please feel free

    to share this channel with anyone you feel can benefit from this information.

    Thanks so much and please return next Monday morning for my

    next episode of Around and Around The OCD Circle.

     

    My blog and current social media links are listed below:

    Facebook Group Page - 

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1006937163975152

    Blog – aroundandaroundtheocdcircle.blogspot.com

    Tik Tok - theocdcircle

    Twitter-- @aroundocdcircle

    Instagram - @aroundandaroundtheocdcircle

    YouTube- Around and Around – The OCD Circle: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyTz1V6a5hinyl4z9Ft09Q

     You are welcome to contact me via e-mail at [email protected]

     


    3 min
  • THE REALITY OF OCD: TRACI PERKINS’ JOURNEY – FROM THE OCD PROJECT - PART TWO

    THE REALITY OF OCD: TRACI PERKINS’ JOURNEY – FROM THE OCD PROJECT - PART TWO


    This morning’s episode is part two of my conversation with

    Traci Perkins, who was a patient on the reality show “The OCD Project.” Theu
    OCD Project took place in 2010 and is available for viewing on YouTube. I
    encourage you to watch it in order to get to know Traci better. And also, if
    you have any questions for Traci, please contact me on one of my social media
    accounts, which are listed in the show notes below. Traci will be glad to
    answer your questions on a future show.

    In today’s episode, Traci and I discuss using OCD as a

    coping mechanism, two of Traci’s top OCD triggers, how her family and friends
    react to her OCD and where she is now in her OCD journey. I hope you enjoy
    today’s episode and it helps you feel less alone.

    My blog and current social media links are listed below:

    Facebook Group Page - 

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1006937163975152

    Blog – aroundandaroundtheocdcircle.blogspot.com

    Tik Tok - theocdcircle

    Twitter-- @aroundocdcircle

    Instagram -

    @aroundandaroundtheocdcircle

    YouTube- Around and Around –

    The OCD Circle: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyTz1V6a5hinyl4z9Ft09Q

     

    You are welcome to contact

    me via e-mail at [email protected].

     



    29 min
  • THE REALITY OF OCD: TRACI PERKINS’ JOURNEY – FROM THE OCD PROJECT - PART ONE

    THE REALITY OF OCD:
    TRACI PERKINS’ JOURNEY – FROM THE OCD PROJECT - PART ONE


    I’m really excited about this morning’s show. It’s part 1

    of my conversation with Traci Perkins, a patient on the reality show, “The OCD
    Project.”

    "The OCD

    Project" was a reality television series that aired on VH1 in 2010. The
    show followed the experiences of individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
    (OCD) as they underwent intensive therapy and treatment at a residential
    treatment facility. Dr. David Tolin, a psychologist and expert in OCD, led the
    therapy sessions and worked with the participants to help them manage their OCD
    symptoms. The show aimed to raise awareness about OCD and provide insight into
    the challenges faced by individuals living with the condition.

    In this episode, Traci

    tells us about the first time she remembers performing an OCD ritual, how she
    first learned she had OCD and her family reactions. We discuss medications, magical
    thinking and the many rituals she has had, including audible rituals. She also
    shares with us how she was chosen to be a patient on The OCD Project.

     

    Season 1 of the OCD

    Project can still be found on YouTube. I encourage you to watch it to get more
    familiar with Traci. We are hoping to record an episode devoted to the show and
    you can ask Traci questions about the show beforehand. She will be glad to
    answer your questions on air. Please contact me on my social media links, which
    are below in the show notes, with any questions you may have for Traci.

     

    My blog and current social media links are listed below:

    Facebook Group Pag - 

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1006937163975152

    Blog – aroundandaroundtheocdcircle.blogspot.com

    Tik Tok - theocdcircle

    Twitter-- @aroundocdcircle

    Instagram -

    @aroundandaroundtheocdcircle

    YouTube- Around and Around –

    The OCD Circle: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyTz1V6a5hinyl4z9Ft09Q

     

    You are welcome to contact

    me via e-mail at [email protected].



    29 min
  • EMPATHY & OBSESSIONS: NAVIGATING LIFE WITH OCD AND BEING AN EMPATH

    EMPATHY & OBSESSIONS: NAVIGATING LIFE WITH OCD AND

    BEING AN EMPATH

    In this episode, I explore

    my occasional feelings of neediness. I admit to frequently checking on others
    to ensure their well-being and the strength of our relationships. I question
    whether I am genuinely needy or if I simply crave a sense of being needed. I am
    what is called an empath. I will talk about the pros and cons of being an empath
    and how my OCD contributes to my feeling of being needed. Based
    on the definition of an empath, do you feel you are an empathetic person? Do you
    feel that because of your OCD, you are needy at times? If so, what do you do
    with this feeling?

     

    My blog and current social media links are listed below:


    Facebook Group Pag -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1006937163975152

    Blog – aroundandaroundtheocdcircle.blogspot.com

    Tik Tok - theocdcircle

    Twitter-- @aroundocdcircle

    Instagram -

    @aroundandaroundtheocdcircle

    YouTube- Around and Around –

    The OCD Circle: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyTz1V6a5hinyl4z9Ft09Q

     

    You are welcome to contact

    me via e-mail at [email protected].

    14 min
  • CLOSING THE LOOP: OCD AND CLOSURE

    CLOSING THE LOOP: OCD AND CLOSURE

    The podcast episode discusses the origins of intrusive thoughts and rituals, emphasizing the significance of closure in my life. They stress that failing to achieve closure can lead to prolonged obsessions. I have made significant efforts to obtain closure for an event I am about to share.

    My social media links are below.

    Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1006937163975152

    Blog –

    aroundandaroundtheocdcircle.blogspot.com

    Tik Tok - theocdcircle

    Twitter-- @aroundocdcircle

    Instagram -

    @aroundandaroundtheocdcircle

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyTz1V6a5hinyl4z9Ft09Q

    You are welcome to contact

    me via e-mail at [email protected].

    13 min
  • MY PERSONAL ENCOUNTER WITH OCD: I WAS OBSESSED WITH MY BOSS

    MY PERSONAL

    ENCOUNTER WITH OCD: I WAS OBSESSED WITH MY BOSS

    In this episode, I share my personal story about my longest episode of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which revolved around an obsession with a woman named Sherry, my former boss. I discuss the origin of this obsession, the many rituals I performed to keep her safe, the professional treatment I received, and the resulting consequences.

    My social media links are below.

    Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1006937163975152

    Blog –

    aroundandaroundtheocdcircle.blogspot.com

    Tik Tok - theocdcircle

    Twitter-- @aroundocdcircle

    Instagram -

    @aroundandaroundtheocdcircle

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyTz1V6a5hinyl4z9Ft09Q

    You are welcome to contact

    me via e-mail at [email protected].



    23 min

About Around and Around - The OCD Circle

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Welcome to Around and Around – The OCD Circle. My name is Elizabeth and I have been living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder for over 60 years. I am not a therapist or a member of the medical…