OCD self-care, compassion, and how we try to k*ll off family members with our minds. 

In this episode, we go through some of the wider factors that can make someone more susceptible to OCD, and some things that might have made previous therapy unsuccessful. Laura Mole talks through a way to build some self-compassion and Jessica Hayes shares some tips for those who are neurodivergent too. As always, we talk things through with a bit of humour and a whole lot of validation. So grab a brew, settle in, and listen to some friends get passionate about OCD. Time Stamps00:40 Introduction and hello01:20 Exposure lab feedback05:30 Brain spam- our intrusive thoughts feature13:40 Jess' book for children to protect people from OCD15:55 Coping skills to tolerate exposures18:04 Laura gets lost18:35 Window of tolerance and why ERP is sometimes too hard20:25 How self-care fits into OCD therapy22:32 Responsive self-care vs self-care compulsions30:00 A list for when your amygdala is driving the bus and how loved ones can help32:40 Self-esteem and how this plays into OCD35:00 Neurodivergent self-regulation and sensory needs41:20 Building self-compassion to help OCD44:20 Laura's self-compassion exercise 49:40 OCD Wins of the Week52 :00 Exposure Lab54:30 GoodbyesFor the book referenced in the episode, you can find it at www.reimaginetherapy.co.ukGet in Touch:Got intrusive thoughts to share or questions for us:Email us at [email protected] us on Instagram and Tiktok: @justcheckingpodFor our individual OCD pages, you can find Laura on Tiktok and Instagram as @ocdtherapylaura and Jess as @jess_helps_your_ocdPlease check out our privacy policy https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YJZ4Sdh4OpxjRR9twGY6dOMH9n55Mq6qTqLBxOtN3Fw/edit?usp=sharing Content Warnings:We do reference some thoughts that people may find distressing so please listen with caution if this is you, and take a break if you need to. Disclaimer This podcast provides educational content only and is not a substitute for professional mental health support, please contact a mental health professional for advice and support.