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Managing Scrupulosity: OCD Is Not Just Washing Your Hands | #153
This is a real one from Caitlin–not that all the episodes that came before weren’t “real,” but after realizing they have OCD, Caitlin is on a journey of self-discovery and breaking the fourth wall of their brain in previously unknown and unimagined ways. This episode is very raw and real and has a lot of crying.
💬 “I thought that OCD was for germs. And OCD was for straight lines. This is straight lines. This is the straight lines of my behavior.” - Caitlin Liz Fisher
When their blog post The Gaslighting of the Millennial Generation went viral in 2016, Caitlin started building a matrix of rules that would keep them safe in this new, visible space. It affected the way they wrote their book. It has affected the way they’ve run their business. And it’s finally out in the open.
Let’s talk about OCD:
Scrupulosity OCD is a subtype of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with extreme obsession about sinful or immoral thoughts and actions.
Having standards and ethics is, of course, a good thing… but it can become disordered when you start Never Doing Anything that isn’t clearly defined as a “good” thing.
OCD isn’t always about hand washing and germs–in the case of Scrupulosity, the obsessions and compulsions stem from the idea of one’s spiritual Goodness.
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
Read what Caitlin’s been writing on their blog:
My OCD Journey Begins
How I Scaled Myself Broke
Seam Rippers
I Live In a Simulation
Support the Podcast: Membership Drive on Patreon!
🌈 Caitlin started fundraising on Patreon to support The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast and their work in general because they believe in an economy where autistic, queer, and chronically ill people keep their money in the community.
💋 https://www.patreon.com/caitlinlizfisher
In January, our goal is to reach $500 in monthly mutual aid to get this podcast back up to four episodes a month and to help Caitlin buy higher quality tissues.If you feel good about sharing a few dollars into the community to help Caitlin take care of their needs, create resources, and as well as continue to hire other chronically ill, disabled, queer creatives, we’d love to have you as a patron!
There are multiple tiers to choose from, starting at just $3, you can snag exclusive perks like shoutouts and even quirky merch. Take your pick! 💜
🌟 Discover Everything That Caitlin Liz Fisher Has to Offer! 🌟|Ready to transform your creative journey and dive into a world of tailored support? Caitlin Liz Fisher offers a range of services designed to empower neurodivergent creatives like you. Whether you’re looking to refine your copywriting skills, find your unique creative voice, or get personalized coaching, Caitlin’s got you covered!
Come here and take your pick 👉 https://www.askfishfisher.com/links
Join our little neurodivergent creative club!
🌞 Want to support these heartfelt conversations about mental health, creativity, and neurodivergence? Hop over to Patreon to keep the podcast going and join us in our free creative community, The Neurodivergent Creative Pod: https://www.askfishfisher.com/pod
Get a copy of the Audacity Bill of Rights when you subscribe to Cait’s newsletter! You’ll get weekly reminders of the power of living audaciously, straight to your inbox.
PS - Caitlin wants to hear from you! Drop Caitlin a DM on Instagram @caitlinlizfisher or leave a comment on the episode (especially if you're tuning in on YouTube).
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This is a real one from Caitlin–not that all the episodes that came before weren’t “real,” but after realizing they have OCD, Caitlin is on a journey of self-discovery and breaking the fourth wall of their brain in previously unknown and unimagined ways. This episode is very raw and real and has a lot of crying.
💬 “I thought that OCD was for germs. And OCD was for straight lines. This is straight lines. This is the straight lines of my behavior.” - Caitlin Liz Fisher
When their blog post The Gaslighting of the Millennial Generation went viral in 2016, Caitlin started building a matrix of rules that would keep them safe in this new, visible space. It affected the way they wrote their book. It has affected the way they’ve run their business. And it’s finally out in the open.
Let’s talk about OCD:
Scrupulosity OCD is a subtype of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with extreme obsession about sinful or immoral thoughts and actions.
Having standards and ethics is, of course, a good thing… but it can become disordered when you start Never Doing Anything that isn’t clearly defined as a “good” thing.
OCD isn’t always about hand washing and germs–in the case of Scrupulosity, the obsessions and compulsions stem from the idea of one’s spiritual Goodness.
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
Read what Caitlin’s been writing on their blog:
My OCD Journey Begins
How I Scaled Myself Broke
Seam Rippers
I Live In a Simulation
Support the Podcast: Membership Drive on Patreon!
🌈 Caitlin started fundraising on Patreon to support The Neurodivergent Creative Podcast and their work in general because they believe in an economy where autistic, queer, and chronically ill people keep their money in the community.
💋 https://www.patreon.com/caitlinlizfisher
In January, our goal is to reach $500 in monthly mutual aid to get this podcast back up to four episodes a month and to help Caitlin buy higher quality tissues.If you feel good about sharing a few dollars into the community to help Caitlin take care of their needs, create resources, and as well as continue to hire other chronically ill, disabled, queer creatives, we’d love to have you as a patron!
There are multiple tiers to choose from, starting at just $3, you can snag exclusive perks like shoutouts and even quirky merch. Take your pick! 💜
🌟 Discover Everything That Caitlin Liz Fisher Has to Offer! 🌟|Ready to transform your creative journey and dive into a world of tailored support? Caitlin Liz Fisher offers a range of services designed to empower neurodivergent creatives like you. Whether you’re looking to refine your copywriting skills, find your unique creative voice, or get personalized coaching, Caitlin’s got you covered!
Come here and take your pick 👉 https://www.askfishfisher.com/links
Join our little neurodivergent creative club!
🌞 Want to support these heartfelt conversations about mental health, creativity, and neurodivergence? Hop over to Patreon to keep the podcast going and join us in our free creative community, The Neurodivergent Creative Pod: https://www.askfishfisher.com/pod
Get a copy of the Audacity Bill of Rights when you subscribe to Cait’s newsletter! You’ll get weekly reminders of the power of living audaciously, straight to your inbox.
PS - Caitlin wants to hear from you! Drop Caitlin a DM on Instagram @caitlinlizfisher or leave a comment on the episode (especially if you're tuning in on YouTube).
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