OCD Questions from the Listeners: How to Get Diagnosed, OCD and ADHD, False Attraction & More

Got OCD questions? Same. This week Jess and Laura tackle the listener mailbag from Laura's Tiktok live— covering how to get tested for OCD, accessing treatment, the serotonin myth, the OCD-ADHD connection, contamination OCD, and false attraction. Laura shares an insight into her feelings around her own OCD journey. There's also a free children's resource on neurodivergence, a children's book on intrusive thoughts, and Jess' entirely predictable over-preparation for an OCD research conference. Podcast by Laura Mole, Adv. Dip, MBACP OCD specialist therapistandJessica Hayes, Msc PGDip, BABCP Accred OCD and perinatal specialist therapistEdited by Christian NicksonTime stamps00:00 Hello chat01:29 Introductions 07:30 Children's book for intrusive thoughts09:30 A free resource for children to understand neurodivergence 12:30 OCD research conference and Jess' over-preparation14:33 Brain Spam18:18 Laura's Tiktok live for questions19:52 How do you get tested for OCD 24:44  How do I get help for OCD?32:44 Is OCD just a lack of serotonin?37:56 Can OCD and ADHD correlate?46:40 I can't touch anything my family have touched because I know it will kill them- how do I stop that?47:55 I feel like myself intrusive thoughts reflect real feelings, they feel so real51:20 Can you explain false attraction and false urges?54:35 Exposure Lab1:01:00 Teaser for next week and goodbyesFor the book mentioned in the episode today, 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.