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Silence to Strength: Camaryn Swanson's Journey with Harm OCD | Get to know OCD Ep 11


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Social media influencer Camaryn Swanson spent seven months in silence with a severe case of harm OCD. At first, she had no idea what she was facing — but now, she’s opening up about her journey, the struggles, and how it’s shaped her into a stronger person. Hear Camaryn’s heartfelt account and discover how she’s using her experience to inspire others.

Show notes:
0:00 Intro

1:36 Camaryn’s Elements brand

2:27 Camaryn’s OCD journey before she knew it was OCD

5:19 The TikTok video that triggered Camaryn’s obsessive thoughts

12:46 How Camaryn found out she had OCD

19:49 Reflecting on intrusive thoughts after therapy

22:14 OCD can distort your reality 

26:36 OCD’s favorite phrase

29:06 How real Camaryn’s OCD felt

30:00 The doubting disorder

31:34 How Camaryn balances her career and treatment

35:37 Strange thoughts are normal

36:13 Camaryn’s ERP experience

41:34 Life after treatment

44:05 Living with OCD can be unrelatable to others 

46:47 “I’m so OCD” and the stigma

49:23 A message of hope

51:55 Camaryn’s future aspirations

54:24 Having a strong support system

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