Can Thinking Something Make It Happen: OCD, Anxiety & The Myth of Powerful Thoughts
In this episode Bonnie and Bonnie discuss anxiety and OCD through the lens of superstition, rituals, and fearful thoughts. They talk about beliefs around lucky objects, knocking on wood, prayers, intrusive thoughts, and the fear that thinking about something bad can make it happen.
They also address manifestation, health anxiety, and why they see real health-supporting behaviors as different from anxiety-driven attempts to prevent harm.
HIGHLIGHTS:
5:11 Anxiety’s Magical Thinking
12:32 Manifesting and Worry Loops
18:25 Health, Habits, and Control
20:05 The Secret’s Pitfalls
22:22 Lucky…
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