Chrissie Hodges' OCD Advocacy Knows No Bounds | Get to know OCD Ep 9

Author, long-time YouTuber, peer support specialist — Chrissie Hodges is an OCD advocate in every sense of the word. She’s made advocacy her life’s work after struggling with the disorder and taboo intrusive thoughts her entire life. In this revealing interview, Chrissie gets brutally honest about OCD. Please note: This podcast briefly mentions suicidal ideation. NOCD is not a crisis service. If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 to connect to the Suicide & Crisis Hotline.Show Notes:0:00 Intro1:32 Chrissie’s Background2:42 If OCD Was An Animal3:53 Treatment Doesn’t Equal Cure 6:10 Relapse Is Normal7:27 What Chrissie Wishes She Knew 25 Years Ago13:07 Being Open About Taboo Topics20:17 Why Chrissie Is An OCD Advocate 22:39 Being Misdiagnosed 27:25 Why Does OCD Attack Things We Love30:35 Why OCD Is So Real34:09 Logic Is The Problem37:06 ERP Is Predictable39:44 What Chrissie Wants To Be Remembered For40:32 How OCD Has Affected Chrissie’s Family Life44:35 Chrissy’s Advice To Those Struggling With OCD47:51 Taboo Intrusive Thoughts52:22 Chrissie’s OCD Gamechangers Program54:46 Chrissie’s Advice To HerselfFollow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/treatmyocd/ https://twitter.com/treatmyocd https://www.tiktok.com/@treatmyocdFollow us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/treatmyocd/https://twitter.com/treatmyocdhttps://www.tiktok.com/@treatmyocd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.