Sam Temple on reclaiming joy and creativity from OCD | Get to know OCD Ep 3

Sam Temple is a multi-hyphenated creator — podcaster, DIY, artist, and more. Before Sam was diagnosed with OCD, she used creativity as an outlet to distract herself from anxiety and other emotions spurred by OCD. In this interview, she tells us how she's come to live with OCD and the person she is now, and will always be.Show Notes:0:00 Intro2:00 If OCD Was A Food Dish Or Recipe2:54 Not Knowing You Have OCD5:15 Health-Related Anxiety8:30 Being Creative With OCD12:12 How Sam Got Help14:05 Starting ERP16:17 Thinking “What If”19:28 The Many Emotions Of OCD24:46 Using Projects As A Distraction26:58 Taking The Stigma Away From OCD29:38 Specialized Treatment vs. Generalized Treatment36:28 Existential OCD39:04 Change Your Behaviors, Not Your Thoughts42:14 Overcoming Fears With Probabilities 45:01 Sam’s Advice To Those With OCDFollow 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.