Author, long-time YouTuber, peer support specialist — Chrissie Hodges is an OCD advocate in every sense of the word. She’s made advocacy her life’s work after struggling with the disorder and taboo intrusive thoughts her entire life. In this revealing interview, Chrissie gets brutally honest about OCD.
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Show Notes:
0:00 Intro
1:32 Chrissie’s Background
2:42 If OCD Was An Animal
3:53 Treatment Doesn’t Equal Cure
6:10 Relapse Is Normal
7:27 What Chrissie Wishes She Knew 25 Years Ago
13:07 Being Open About Taboo Topics
20:17 Why Chrissie Is An OCD Advocate
22:39 Being Misdiagnosed
27:25 Why Does OCD Attack Things We Love
30:35 Why OCD Is So Real
34:09 Logic Is The Problem
37:06 ERP Is Predictable
39:44 What Chrissie Wants To Be Remembered For
40:32 How OCD Has Affected Chrissie’s Family Life
44:35 Chrissy’s Advice To Those Struggling With OCD
47:51 Taboo Intrusive Thoughts
52:22 Chrissie’s OCD Gamechangers Program
54:46 Chrissie’s Advice To Herself
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