Todayyyy I share about this past weekend and our crazy sick weekend where I almost (not really) lost my eye. I talk about trying to understand a loved ones intentions while also holding space for your own feelings. I end with a dear abbey question about medications for your mental health and my experience!

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Todayyyy I talk about some less commonly talked about ways OCD fears and thoughts can show up. For example, imagery, commands, mental sensations, etc.

We also talk about some hidden compulsions and I share some good recourses to get started on your recovery if you cannot meet with a therapist!!

Book referenced: Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder by Dr. Jonathan Greyson

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Todayy I talk about my obsessions that I had with religious OCD and scrupulosity as well as some things I did to help manage symptoms. I also talk about holding yourself with more grace because we are all learning!!! Lastly, I answer a listener submission about balancing 9-5 with all your other creative projects!

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Todayy I share when my husband and I accidently broke into an Airbnb in Costa Rica and how the day went from bad to worse... I then talk about some of my favorite steps to forgive myself and others and last but not least I answer a Dear Abbey question about being self diagnosed with OCD.

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Todayy I give a brief summary of my honeymoon. Then I jump right on in to remind everyone that you are not the only one who doesn't have it all figured out. You are more normal than you think... in a positive way lol. I then answer a listener submission about the top 3 tips to help with relationship anxiety and OCD.

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IM BACK!!!! I missed my podcast! Todayyy we talked about my wedding and some of the smaller details I loved and what we decided to do! I also talk about some of the ways OCD tried to show it's ugly head while getting ready for the wedding. One of the main ways was through a black and white mindset when it came to sex. I open up about that a bit and also some other random themes.

I also talk about my main wedding tip which is to remember why you are planning the event in the first place and that helps me not feel overwhelmed with no purpose hahaha We end the episode with answering a few quick questions!!

Wedding Cake by @servinsweetsbakery

This episode is a recording of my LIVE podcast that went up instead of a normal Thursday pre-recorded episode! I recap parts of my wedding and will finish the rest this next episode! Enjoy!!

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Trigger warning: Topics of self harm 00:22:00 - 00:29:00

Todayyy we talk about my recent bachelorette weekend trip, my recent thoughts on holding myself accountable when I stop therapy, and all about taking up space after you have lived with shame for a long time!

We also talk about a recent dear abbey submission and topics of self harm.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help from a trained professional. You’re not alone. See resources below and in the description.

U.S. Resources:

-988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call or Text 988 for 24/7 support. 988lifeline.org

-National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text “NAMI”

to 741741 for help. NAMI.org

International Resources:

-Find a Helpline - A global directory of mental health hotlines. findahelpline.com

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Todayyy we talk about false memory OCD and how that can build up resentment, anger, and distrust. How to flip the mental script when you only focus on the bad or wrong things people do. We can sometimes miss the sweetness of being an imperfect human!! We also have a dear abbey listener question about dealing with OCD and difficult people.

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Todayyy we talk about cute things humans do, some weird (non-OCD) fears, and then for the "meat" of today's episode we talk about getting married after a divorce and all the feelings that go into it. I share my experience of jealousy, relationship anxiety, trust issues, and just some of the work it took to become more "securely" attached. AND THAT IT IS ALL WORTH IT.

We also answer a listener submission about being left out by friends...

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