Tell Me What You're Proud Of with Dr. Maggie Perry

**Looking for a safe place online to practice the mental health improving tips from this episode? Join our Weekly Altruism Club for FREE at https://www.Huddle.Care The Altrusim Club is like a book club where you can virtually reflect on your mental health with others!**

Check out http://TellMeWhatYoureProudOf.com/ for this week's TOP 8 Anxiety + OCD relieving strategies and to try our Guided Meditation for Anxiety + OCD Relief.

Follow us on Instagram @TellMeWhatYoureProudOf (https://www.instagram.com/tellmewhatyoureproudof/) for more helpful Anxiety and OCD tips.

Our goal is to show everyone that they are not alone, there is nothing wrong with them, and help guide them to a more peaceful and enjoyable way of life so if you feel any benefit from this episode please let us know by leaving an iTunes review, sharing this episode on social media and emailing a link to anyone you think would also find benefit here. Thank you.

Disclaimer: Please consult your doctor or therapist before attempting any strategies shared.

In this episode patient "Stephanie" goes into detail about finding proper treatment, developing the necessary anxiety skills, and how she allowed and accepted her thoughts and feelings. This is the first in a four-part series following "Stephanie"s progress

1:06 Why Stephanie initially sought out psychotherapy and an early [mis]diagnosis 

8:49: OCD diagnosis and what that meant for Stephanie 

12:46: Stephanie’s experience with Huddle 

14:10: Stephanie’s idea of what recovery is and “emotional perfectionism” 

16:54: Dr. Maggie describes different types of OCD 

20:22: More details on mental compulsions and intentional vs. incidental exposure 

26:15: Stephanie on success and confidence 

28:59: Coping and the “worst-case scenario”

Connect with Dr Maggie Perry and TMWYPO: 

Visit the TMWYPO Website: http://TellMeWhatYoureProudOf.com/    

Follow TMWYPO on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TellMeWhatYoureProudOf  

Follow Dr Maggie Perry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmaggieperry  

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4kQLJ55Upy3RxoZBWIp2w  

Like TMWYPO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tellmewhatyoureproudof 

 Follow TMWYPO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatyoureproudof   

Follow Dr Maggie Perry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmaggieperry

**Looking for a safe place online to practice the mental health improving tips from this episode? Join our Weekly Altruism Club for FREE at https://www.Huddle.Care The Altrusim Club is like a book club where you can virtually reflect on your mental health with others!**

Check out http://TellMeWhatYoureProudOf.com/ for this week's TOP 8 Anxiety + OCD relieving strategies and to try our Guided Meditation for Anxiety + OCD Relief.

Follow us on Instagram @TellMeWhatYoureProudOf (https://www.instagram.com/tellmewhatyoureproudof/) for more helpful Anxiety and OCD tips.

Our goal is to show everyone that they are not alone, there is nothing wrong with them, and help guide them to a more peaceful and enjoyable way of life so if you feel any benefit from this episode please let us know by leaving an iTunes review, sharing this episode on social media and emailing a link to anyone you think would also find benefit here. Thank you.

Disclaimer: Please consult your doctor or therapist before attempting any strategies shared.

In this episode patient "Liz" goes into detail about her current opportunities to practice coping techniques for OCD and anxiety, particularly around the COVID crisis. This is the fourth and final episode of a four-part series following "Liz"’s progress. In this interview, "Liz" covers such timely topics as noticing when food planning shifts into OCD territory, shifting from panic to opportunity, and navigating social distancing when you feel over-responsible for others. They also discuss Dr. Witkin’s insights and how learning about others’ experiences of OCD has made "Liz" feel less alone.

1:54 Noticing when planning becomes compulsive 

6:38 Liz describes the physical sensations of a “not just right” feeling 

7:38 Shifting from panic to opportunity 

11:36 Why exposure therapy to a single trigger can help your anxiety across the board 

16:07 Navigating the added emotional and logistical challenges of social distancing  

20:24 You are not alone: common patterns in OCD 

27:18 How to push past perfectionism and get started on projects 

31:20 Why healing is an act of courage  

Connect with Dr Maggie Perry and TMWYPO: 

Visit the TMWYPO Website: http://TellMeWhatYoureProudOf.com/    

Follow TMWYPO on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TellMeWhatYoureProudOf  

Follow Dr Maggie Perry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmaggieperry  

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4kQLJ55Upy3RxoZBWIp2w  

Like TMWYPO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tellmewhatyoureproudof  

Follow TMWYPO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatyoureproudof   

Follow Dr Maggie Perry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmaggieperry

**Looking for a safe place online to practice the mental health improving tips from this episode? Join our Weekly Altruism Club for FREE at https://www.Huddle.Care The Altrusim Club is like a book club where you can virtually reflect on your mental health with others!**

Check out http://TellMeWhatYoureProudOf.com/ for this week's TOP 8 Anxiety + OCD relieving strategies and to try our Guided Meditation for Anxiety + OCD Relief.

Follow us on Instagram @TellMeWhatYoureProudOf (https://www.instagram.com/tellmewhatyoureproudof/) for more helpful Anxiety and OCD tips.

Our goal is to show everyone that they are not alone, there is nothing wrong with them, and help guide them to a more peaceful and enjoyable way of life so if you feel any benefit from this episode please let us know by leaving an iTunes review, sharing this episode on social media and emailing a link to anyone you think would also find benefit here. Thank you.

Disclaimer: Please consult your doctor or therapist before attempting any strategies shared.

This is the third episode of a four-part series that follows the progress of patient "Liz". This episode features a consultation about "Liz" with Dr. Michelle Witkin, a psychologist who specializes in the treatment of OCD and anxiety disorders. Dr. Maggie and Dr. Michelle discuss perfectionism and how it can cause procrastination, indecision, and anxiety around treatment. They also discuss shame as a barrier to treatment, and the healing power of self-compassion.

2:04 Procrastination doesn’t mean you’re lazy

5:11 Overcoming paralyzing perfectionism

11:19 Confronting the false feeling that your discomfort will never go away

17:06 How shame gets in the way of healing

20:52 The dangers of emotional perfectionism and judging your process

22:43 What is shame? What does it feel like?

24:56 How to cultivate self-compassion

Connect with Dr Maggie Perry and TMWYPO:

Visit the TMWYPO Website: http://TellMeWhatYoureProudOf.com/

Follow TMWYPO on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TellMeWhatYoureProudOf

Follow Dr Maggie Perry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmaggieperry

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4kQLJ55Upy3RxoZBWIp2w

Like TMWYPO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tellmewhatyoureproudof

Follow TMWYPO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/whaturproudof

Follow Dr Maggie Perry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmaggieperry

**Looking for a safe place online to practice the mental health improving tips from this episode? Join our Weekly Altruism Club for FREE at https://www.Huddle.Care The Altrusim Club is like a book club where you can virtually reflect on your mental health with others!**

Check out http://TellMeWhatYoureProudOf.com/ for this week's TOP 8 Anxiety + OCD relieving strategies and to try our Guided Meditation for Anxiety + OCD Relief.

Follow us on Instagram @TellMeWhatYoureProudOf (https://www.instagram.com/tellmewhatyoureproudof/) for more helpful Anxiety and OCD tips.

Our goal is to show everyone that they are not alone, there is nothing wrong with them, and help guide them to a more peaceful and enjoyable way of life so if you feel any benefit from this episode please let us know by leaving an iTunes review, sharing this episode on social media and emailing a link to anyone you think would also find benefit here. Thank you. 

Disclaimer: Please consult your doctor or therapist before attempting any strategies shared. 

In this episode patient "Liz" comes into present time, going into detail about her current opportunities to practice coping techniques for OCD and anxiety, particularly around procrastination and perfectionism. This is the second episode of a four-part series, and in this interview Liz shares some of the tools that have helped her live a more fulfilling and productive life, such as using metaphors to maintain self-awareness, the power of labeling feelings, and practicing self-compassion.

This episode covers:

3:21 Learning to become aware of physical cues that a thought or feeling is OCD

5:25 Self-trust: how to build it up, not erode it

6:26 How labeling feelings can help build self-trust

7:36 How metaphors can help you step outside of the process and become conscious of it

10:40 How shame can hinder healing

11:00 A hallmark of OCD: not wanting others to feel hurt

11:56 The healing power of self-compassion

13:06 Two ways that over-responsibility shows up in OCD

14:36 How to move out of shame and into kindness and self-compassion

15:23 How to overcome the “turtling” instinct

16:08 How adding “and that’s OK” can help transform negative self-talk into acceptance

20:16 Maggie sums up the strides Liz has made

24:53 How shifting your attitude around anxiety can decrease anxiety about anxiety

26:07 Self-care during COVID

Connect with Dr Maggie Perry and TMWYPO:

Visit the TMWYPO Website: http://TellMeWhatYoureProudOf.com/    

Follow TMWYPO on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TellMeWhatYoureProudOf  

Follow Dr Maggie Perry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmaggieperry  

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4kQLJ55Upy3RxoZBWIp2w  

Like TMWYPO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tellmewhatyoureproudof  

Follow TMWYPO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatyoureproudof   

Follow Dr Maggie Perry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmaggieperry

**Looking for a safe place online to practice the mental health improving tips from this episode? Join our Weekly Altruism Club for FREE at https://www.Huddle.Care The Altrusim Club is like a book club where you can virtually reflect on your mental health with others!**

Check out http://TellMeWhatYoureProudOf.com/ for this week's TOP 8 Anxiety + OCD relieving strategies and to try our Guided Meditation for Anxiety + OCD Relief.

Follow us on Instagram @TellMeWhatYoureProudOf (https://www.instagram.com/tellmewhatyoureproudof/) for more helpful Anxiety and OCD tips.

Our goal is to show everyone that they are not alone, there is nothing wrong with them, and help guide them to a more peaceful and enjoyable way of life so if you feel any benefit from this episode please let us know by leaving an iTunes review, sharing this episode on social media and emailing a link to anyone you think would also find benefit here. Thank you.

Disclaimer: Please consult your doctor or therapist before attempting any strategies shared.

In this episode, Dr. Maggie introduces us to a new client, "Liz", who is in therapy for OCD and anxiety. This is the first of another four-part series, and in this first interview "Liz" opens up about why she sought psychotherapy in the first place, why she had resisted doing so previously, and what helped her overcome that resistance. She also shares her biggest game-changer: shifting her focus from trying to prevent anxiety from occurring to welcoming it as an opportunity to practice her coping techniques.

1:24 Seeing our own behavior through someone else’s eyes 

3:01 Transitions can be triggering 

5:40 Shame  

7:19 The “should dos” 

9:11 Where does the self-criticism come from? 

10:07 The recovery paradox 13:27 The laundry spiral 

19:04 Overcoming shame by sharing it 

19:32 Therapy is not about arming yourself with tactics 

20:52 Anxiety is not the enemy 

21:59 Every episode is an opportunity to practice

Connect with Dr Maggie Perry and TMWYPO:

Visit the TMWYPO Website: http://TellMeWhatYoureProudOf.com/    

Follow TMWYPO on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TellMeWhatYoureProudOf  

Follow Dr Maggie Perry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmaggieperry  

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4kQLJ55Upy3RxoZBWIp2w  

Like TMWYPO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tellmewhatyoureproudof  

Follow TMWYPO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatyoureproudof  

 Follow Dr Maggie Perry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmaggieperry

**Looking for a safe place online to practice the mental health improving tips from this episode? Join our Weekly Altruism Club for FREE at https://www.Huddle.Care The Altrusim Club is like a book club where you can virtually reflect on your mental health with others!**

Check out http://TellMeWhatYoureProudOf.com/ for this week's TOP 8 Anxiety + OCD relieving strategies and to try our Guided Meditation for Anxiety + OCD Relief.

Follow us on Instagram @TellMeWhatYoureProudOf (https://www.instagram.com/tellmewhatyoureproudof/) for more helpful Anxiety and OCD tips.

Our goal is to show everyone that they are not alone, there is nothing wrong with them, and help guide them to a more peaceful and enjoyable way of life so if you feel any benefit from this episode please let us know by leaving an iTunes review, sharing this episode on social media and emailing a link to anyone you think would also find benefit here. Thank you.

Disclaimer: Please consult your doctor or therapist before attempting any strategies shared.

Welcome to our third and final session with real patient "Sophie." This is part 4 of a 4-part series featuring Dr. Reid Wilson (Director of the Anxiety Disorders Treatment Center) as our expert consultant in helping "Sophie" deal with and overcome her anxiety and OCD.

In this episode we discuss the difference between functional and distress-related goals, redirecting attention to avoid compulsions, staying productive when anxious, how holding onto process can help us hold onto hope, and so much more

2:10 Paying attention to the process rather than content

3:00 Sophie developing new compulsions

6:00 If she holds onto the process, she holds onto hope/humor

7:30 Compassion for herself in believing she has OCD

8:00 Small, subtle compulsions fuel OCD

11:45 Difference between functional vs distress-related goals

19:30 Going from conceptual thinking about goals to putting them into practice

23:30 How Sophie feels when she avoids compulsions

24:30 Redirecting attention to avoid compulsion

27:00 What Sophie does to be productive when anxious

29:30 Sophie’s next goals

Connect with Dr Maggie Perry and TMWYPO:

Visit the TMWYPO Website: http://TellMeWhatYoureProudOf.com/

Follow TMWYPO on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TellMeWhatYoureProudOf 

Follow Dr Maggie Perry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmaggieperry

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4kQLJ55Upy3RxoZBWIp2w

Like TMWYPO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tellmewhatyoureproudof

Follow TMWYPO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatyoureproudof

Follow Dr Maggie Perry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmaggieperry

**Looking for a safe place online to practice the mental health improving tips from this episode? Join our Weekly Altruism Club for FREE at https://www.Huddle.Care The Altrusim Club is like a book club where you can virtually reflect on your mental health with others!**

REID WILSON, Ph.D. is Director of the Anxiety Disorders Treatment Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Wilson has presented to audiences throughout the world on the treatment of anxiety disorders. His books are translated into nine languages: Stopping the Noise in Your Head: The New Way to Overcome Anxiety and Worry (HCI Books), Don't Panic: Taking Control of Anxiety Attacks (Harper), and Facing Panic: Self-Help for People with Panic Attacks (ADAA).

Dr. Wilson serves as the Expert for WebMD’s Anxiety and Panic Community. His free self-help website – www.anxieties.com – serves 500,000 visitors per year. Television appearances include The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Katie Show, Good Morning America, and CNN. He has served as psychologist in an episode of A&E’s Hoarders.

In 2014 he was honored with the highest award given by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, and he was presented the 2019 Service Award by the International OCD Foundation.

2:19 Delay Tactic: shrinking the time in which you have to be in control of a response

4:30 Learning to step back and observe your own responses

6:20 Noise vs. signals: letting go of the need to assign meaning to every feeling that comes up

12:30 The insidiousness of reassurance rituals

14:53 Strategies to tolerate uncertainty more effectively

23:50 Exposure therapy vs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

27:00 How to structure an effective session

28:50 Self-compassion in recovery

31:56 Redefining recovery success

34:40 Staying in the present moment

Connect with Dr Maggie Perry and TMWYPO:

Visit the TMWYPO Website: http://TellMeWhatYoureProudOf.com/

Follow TMWYPO on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TellMeWhatYoureProudOf 

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4kQLJ55Upy3RxoZBWIp2w

Like TMWYPO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tellmewhatyoureproudof

Follow TMWYPO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatyoureproudof

**Looking for a safe place online to practice the mental health improving tips from this episode? Join our Weekly Altruism Club for FREE at https://www.Huddle.Care The Altrusim Club is like a book club where you can virtually reflect on your mental health with others!**

Computer scientist Rick Barber (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ribarber/), who previously worked in Silicon Valley as a data scientist for a healthcare analytics company and co-founded a venture capital firm, is now a Ph.D. student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researching conflicts between people and the online platforms they use. (via https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/how-reddit-s-coronavirus-community-became-destination-n1162661)

1:45 How mods operate on Reddit (keeping information quality high; removing trolls; locking potentially political posts; focusing on policy and not politics)

7:30 Advice for people seeking support/community on Reddit

9:45 Helping people in times of crisis; covid-specific projects

15:00 Managing anxiety in Rick’s own experience

23:15 Managing OCD/contamination content

26:45 How life has changed for Rick

Connect with Dr Maggie Perry and TMWYPO:

Visit the TMWYPO Website: http://TellMeWhatYoureProudOf.com/

Follow TMWYPO on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TellMeWhatYoureProudOf 

Follow Dr Maggie Perry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmaggieperry

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4kQLJ55Upy3RxoZBWIp2w

Like TMWYPO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tellmewhatyoureproudof

Follow TMWYPO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatyoureproudof

Follow Dr Maggie Perry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmaggieperry

**Looking for a safe place online to practice the mental health improving tips from this episode? Join our Weekly Altruism Club for FREE at https://www.Huddle.Care The Altrusim Club is like a book club where you can virtually reflect on your mental health with others!**

Check out http://TellMeWhatYoureProudOf.com/ for this week's TOP 8 Anxiety + OCD relieving strategies and to try our Guided Meditation for Anxiety + OCD Relief.

Follow us on Instagram @TellMeWhatYoureProudOf (https://www.instagram.com/tellmewhatyoureproudof/) for more helpful Anxiety and OCD tips.

Our goal is to show everyone that they are not alone, there is nothing wrong with them, and help guide them to a more peaceful and enjoyable way of life so if you feel any benefit from this episode please let us know by leaving an iTunes review, sharing this episode on social media and emailing a link to anyone you think would also find benefit here. Thank you.

Disclaimer: Please consult your doctor or therapist before attempting any strategies shared.

Dr. Sheftel is a licensed clinical psychologist at the Portland Anxiety Clinic, LLC. She is committed to integrating evidence-based models with the wisdom of person-focused care in the treatment of anxiety and related disorders. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to meet the specific needs of each individual. Dr. Sheftel has experience working as a VA psychologist and expertise providing the gold standard in research based PTSD treatment, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE). Dr. Sheftel works with adolescents and adults in the office, community, and home-based settings.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjennasheftel/

0:45 The four main areas of increased activity Maggie and Jenna are seeing in their clinical practices during COVID-19: Depression, Social Anxiety, Contamination OCD, and Agoraphobia

1:30 Depression can be re-triggered by social isolation

3:30 Getting creative with behavioral activation techniques

7:00 Free apps you can download to stay active at home

13:45 Social anxiety, exposure therapy, and safety behaviors

20:00 Ideas for creatively triggering social anxiety and vulnerability while in isolation

38:00 One thing you can do every day to help you keep your momentum despite social distancing

Connect with Dr Maggie Perry and TMWYPO:

Visit the TMWYPO Website: http://TellMeWhatYoureProudOf.com/

Follow TMWYPO on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TellMeWhatYoureProudOf 

Follow Dr Maggie Perry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmaggieperry

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4kQLJ55Upy3RxoZBWIp2w

Like TMWYPO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tellmewhatyoureproudof

Follow TMWYPO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatyoureproudof

**Looking for a safe place online to practice the mental health improving tips from this episode? Join our Weekly Altruism Club for FREE at https://www.Huddle.Care The Altrusim Club is like a book club where you can virtually reflect on your mental health with others!**

Check out http://TellMeWhatYoureProudOf.com/ for this week's TOP 8 Anxiety + OCD relieving strategies and to try our Guided Meditation for Anxiety + OCD Relief.

Follow us on Instagram @TellMeWhatYoureProudOf (https://www.instagram.com/tellmewhatyoureproudof/) for more helpful Anxiety and OCD tips.

Our goal is to show everyone that they are not alone, there is nothing wrong with them, and help guide them to a more peaceful and enjoyable way of life so if you feel any benefit from this episode please let us know by leaving an iTunes review, sharing this episode on social media and emailing a link to anyone you think would also find benefit here. Thank you.

Disclaimer: Please consult your doctor or therapist before attempting any strategies shared.

Welcome to our second real therapy session episode featuring a real client who we will refer to as "Sophie".  This is part 2 of a 4 part series that will also feature Dr. Reid Wilson (Director of the Anxiety Disorders Treatment Center) as our expert consultant in helping "Sophie" deal with and overcome her anxiety and OCD.

In this episode we discuss the difference between OCD and Anxiety, how biological vulnerabilities can play a part, helpful frameworks for dealing with these issues, the power of exposures and so much more!

If you or anyone you know suffers from anxiety and/or OCD we think you will not only enjoy this episode but come away with multiple effective and actionable strategies for dealing with and thriving through these seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

NOTE: All names, identifying characteristics, voices, details, etc have been changed to protect the identity of "Sophie"

3:55 Meaning of “sensitization”

6:15 Where Sophie’s rituals come from

9:00 Why Sophie sees her thoughts as “silly”

11:00 What it means for Sophie to live with no risk

11:45 How Sophie will challenge her OCD thinking

14:00 Surrendering to the idea of having thoughts, not of getting HIV

17:30 Feeling of being out of control

18:15 Challenging anxiety-driven behavior, not hygiene

Connect with Dr Maggie Perry and TMWYPO:

Visit the TMWYPO Website: http://TellMeWhatYoureProudOf.com/

Follow TMWYPO on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TellMeWhatYoureProudOf 

Follow Dr Maggie Perry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmaggieperry

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY4kQLJ55Upy3RxoZBWIp2w

Like TMWYPO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tellmewhatyoureproudof

Follow TMWYPO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatyoureproudof