Inside Chris Trondsen's Lifelong Fight Against OCD | Get to know OCD Ep 17

Chris Trondsen is an OCD advocate in every sense of the word. Not only is he a therapist, but he also serves on the Board of Directors for the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). He’s been remarkably open about his lifelong battle with OCD — a journey marked by severe challenges that nearly led to tragedy.In this episode of the Get to Know OCD podcast, recorded live at the 2024 IOCDF Conference in Orlando, Chris shares a candid, unfiltered look at his struggles and ultimate recovery. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone that feels their OCD is unmanageable. 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 Intro1:50 Chris’ background3:25 Emergence of OCD and body dysmorphic disorder in Chris6:27 The OCD subtype that dominated Chris’ early life9:55 Chris’ compulsions lead to his lowest point18:04 Recovery wasn’t easy21:02 Finding out he had OCD24:01 Why evidence-based care is so important 29:28 Treating OCD as a career33:01 Chris involvement with OCD SoCal34:46 Mom saved Chris’ life40:24 Recognizing Chris’ old self44:00 A question Patrick has never asked a guest47:47 Advice to those looking for treatment50:40 What Chris wants to be remembered for53:42 Chris’ message to youFollow 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.