THE REALITY OF OCD: TRACI PERKINS’ JOURNEY – FROM THE OCD PROJECT - PART ONE

THE REALITY OF OCD: TRACI PERKINS’ JOURNEY – FROM THE OCD PROJECT - PART ONE I’m really excited about this morning’s show. It’s part 1 of my conversation with Traci Perkins, a patient on the reality show, “The OCD Project.” "The OCD Project" was a reality television series that aired on VH1 in 2010. The show followed the experiences of individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as they underwent intensive therapy and treatment at a residential treatment facility. Dr. David Tolin, a psychologist and expert in OCD, led the therapy sessions and worked with the participants to help them manage their OCD symptoms. The show aimed to raise awareness about OCD and provide insight into the challenges faced by individuals living with the condition. In this episode, Traci tells us about the first time she remembers performing an OCD ritual, how she first learned she had OCD and her family reactions. We discuss medications, magical thinking and the many rituals she has had, including audible rituals. She also shares with us how she was chosen to be a patient on The OCD Project.   Season 1 of the OCD Project can still be found on YouTube. I encourage you to watch it to get more familiar with Traci. We are hoping to record an episode devoted to the show and you can ask Traci questions about the show beforehand. She will be glad to answer your questions on air. Please contact me on my social media links, which are below in the show notes, with any questions you may have for Traci.   My blog and current social media links are listed below: Facebook Group Pag -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1006937163975152 Blog – aroundandaroundtheocdcircle.blogspot.com Tik Tok - theocdcircle Twitter-- @aroundocdcircle Instagram - @aroundandaroundtheocdcircle YouTube- Around and Around – The OCD Circle: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyTz1V6a5hinyl4z9Ft09Q   You are welcome to contact me via e-mail at [email protected].