How Alegra Kastens Is Shattering The Stigma Around Taboo OCD | Get to know OCD Ep 15

Alegra Kastens' world was turned upside down at 19 when a single taboo thought —pedophilic in nature — triggered the onset of her OCD. That one thought spiraled into thousands each day, overwhelming her to the point where she avoided sleep, fearing the torment her dreams might bring.Now, a decade later, Alegra is 97% better and isn’t shy about sharing her incredible story. In this episode of the Get to Know OCD podcast, Alegra details her transformation from silent suffering to outspoken advocate. As a therapist and social media voice, she’s breaking the stigma around taboo thoughts, offering hope and insight for those navigating similar struggles.If you or a loved one is struggling with OCD, know there is help. Visit ⁠⁠https://learn.nocd.com/podcast⁠⁠ to learn more.Show notes:0:00 Intro 2:24 Alegra’s OCD started suddenly at 197:31 Alegra didn’t want to treat other’s OCD initially8:53 Treating taboo thoughts remains touchy11:03 Link between OCD and eating disorders14:04 Doubting whether it’s OCD or you’re actually a bad person16:22 Alegra lived a “double life” with OCD17:08 Not all OCD is created equal23:55 OCD makes you question your character24:45 Why OCD feels so real30:28 Treating OCD with personal experience32:29 Lifestyle habits to help with OCD35:59 Difference from when Algeria’s started to now37:25 “I have a little OCD too”38:11 Correcting Dax Shepard on his podcastFollow 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.