Today’s audio question comes from a listener who’s trying to help her partner who seems to be struggling with some type of OCD. In the episode, we discuss the listener’s questions about Relationship Focused OCD (ROCD), False Memory OCD, and Pure-O. There’s a lot to the question and I do my best to offer some ideas on how the questioner can reach out, be supportive, and accept uncertainty of her own. The post #179- I Loved Her, I Reassured Her, She Left Me. What’s Going On? appeared first on FearCast Podcast ..read more

Today’s episode features Dr. Ran Littman, PhD, who joins me to discuss everything there is to know about Relationship OCD (ROCD). Dr. Littman is a researcher, therapist, and writer who has a particular interest in helping people overcome the impact of ROCD on their life and pursue more effective and vibrant relationships. He offers great advice and guidance to those struggling with ROCD and he was a joy to have on. The post #178- Relationship OCD (ROCD) With Dr. Ran Littman, PhD appeared first on FearCast Podcast ..read more

Today’s audio question comes from a listener who previously, er… currently, is struggling with SO-OCD. They previously struggled with their obsession daily, but that has calmed. But, now they are triggered to the memory of the obsession, which triggers the obsession. If they aren’t currently overwhelmed by the obsession, why did they have the obsession in the first place? Does that mean they are actually just gay? The post #176- No Longer Being Daily Obsessed Makes Me Question The Initial Obsession appeared first on FearCast Podcast ..read more

For today’s episode, I was able to have on Dr. Josh Spitalnick and Michael Stier, LPCC, to discuss health anxiety. They recently released the book “The Complete Guide To Overcoming Health Anxiety” and were kind enough to join me to talk about their book and how to face down health anxiety in a doable, and I dare say enjoyable, way. They offer some great insight into the perspective one must have to treat health anxiety, and they offer some helpful tips on ways to structure therapy to feel heard, cared for, and encouraged. The post #175- The First Episode With Dr. Josh Spitalnick and Michael S ..read more

Today’s episode is a special discussion of Illness Anxiety Disorder, Health Anxiety, Hypochondriasis,Health OCD, or whatever else you wanna call it. What ever name works for you, today I discuss the common obsessions, common compulsions, and treatment of health anxiety! In addition to all the general information about this disorder and treatment, I share several health related exposures throughout the episode, so it’s a great opportunity to practice uncertainty, acceptance, and resiliency! If you have questions about health anxiety, or want to share your journey through health anxiety, please ..read more

This audio question comes from a listener who lays out a lot of background, lots of evidence, and lots of experience. After careful consideration all signs point to… uncertainty. The post #171- Inconsistent Arousal, Childhood Experimentation, Lots of Checking… I’m Gay, Right? appeared first on FearCast Podcast ..read more

Today’s questions come from listeners both struggling with ROCD. One is struggling with the dreaded combo of ROCD and SO-OCD, and the other is struggling with news from their psychic (and later astrological charts) that her and her to-be husband are NOT meant to be. No evidence? Hearsay? Unfounded confidence? Mysticism? Yup, OCD’s gonna be all over that… The post #170- Staying Present Amidst My SO-OCD and ROCD Obsessions, and Psychics Ruining My Marriage! appeared first on FearCast Podcast ..read more

Today’s audio question comes from a listener who has a question about how to get support from others when she is in the middle of high anxiety or panic. Is this the right time to get support? But is that reassurance? Should she confess her thoughts? Should she tell people she’s gay even though she doesn’t identify that way? I offer some ideas on how to reach out effectively and manage her uncertainty without feeling alone. The post #169- Confessing, Sharing, Or Getting Support With SO-OCD appeared first on FearCast Podcast ..read more

For today’s episode, I offer some guidance to a listener who is struggling with their treatment for their Religious Scrupulosity (Religious OCD). They find that whenever they try to do treatment they notice an uptick in self-harm related thoughts, which has been a deterrent to trying to do treatment in earnest. I offer some things to consider in treatment, discuss the importance of seeking a therapist when experiencing self-harm thoughts, and encourage the listener that there is still hope for recovery. The post #167- Religious Scrupulosity Treatment Triggers Self Harm Thoughts. Help! appeare ..read more

On today’s adventures through obsession, I answer a listener question about Relationship OCD and the obsession toward a partner’s level of attractiveness. Do they find their partner attractive? How attractive? Does that one flaw or unattractive part of them negate the other attractive parts? I talk about how some realities of being human are important to keep in mind while living with ROCD, and offer some suggestions on how to engage the relationship despite the urge to pull away. The post #166- ROCD: Do I Really Find Them Attractive? Did I Ever? appeared first on FearCast Podcast ..read more