Bossing Up: Overcoming OCD

Military OCD vs. Normal Worry: How to Tell the Difference | Ep 95

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Ever wonder if your military life worries are normal or something more? In this eye-opening episode, I reveal the hidden signs that separate typical military spouse concerns from OCD—and why knowing the difference could save your mental health AND your relationships!

If you've ever found yourself checking your phone obsessively during deployments, making endless PCS lists, or lying awake worrying about base security, this episode will help you understand what's really happening in your mind.

🎯 What You'll Discover:

  • The Certainty Trap:

    🔹 Why OCD demands 100% certainty while normal worry accepts life's unknowns
    🔹 How to recognize when your need for control has crossed into OCD territory
    🔹 The surprising reason reassurance never works with OCD (but does with normal worry)

  • Military-Specific Red Flags:

    🔸 Deployment anxiety that goes beyond normal concern
    🔸 PCS perfectionism that's stealing your joy during moves
    🔸 Safety compulsions that are actually making you feel less secure

  • My Personal Story:

    🔹 The middle-of-the-night knock that triggered my worst deployment fears
    🔹 How I recognized I was stuck in the "OCD bubble" during my husband's Afghanistan deployment
    🔹 What this experience taught me about staying in the here and now

    📖 Key Takeaways:
    • The average time from OCD symptom onset to proper diagnosis is 7-10 years—even longer for military spouses
    • Normal worry motivates helpful action while OCD worry spirals endlessly
    • The earlier you recognize you've stepped into the "OCD bubble," the better your relationships will be
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        ⏰ Episode Timeline:

        00:00 Introduction to Military OCD Concerns

        01:09 Understanding Normal Military Worry vs. OCD
        02:31 Signs of Military-Specific OCD
        02:52 Personal Story: Dealing with Deployment Anxiety
        05:35 OCD Red Flags During PCS Moves
        06:31 Safety OCD in Military Life
        06:49 A Simple Test to Identify OCD
        08:17 Conclusion and Next Steps

        Don't wait until after the next duty station or deployment to get help. The time to reclaim your peace is NOW!

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        This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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        Bossing Up: Overcoming OCDBy Erin Davis
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