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The truth about OCD and intrusive thoughts #22
This week is about OCD, what it actually is, why it's so widely misunderstood, and how it can look nothing like what you'd expect.
Allegra Kastens is a licensed therapist here in LA who specializes in OCD, and this is the most in-depth conversation we've had on the topic.
She breaks down the real difference between an intrusive thought and a compulsion, and makes the case that fighting or suppressing the thought is what actually keeps OCD in control. It's a far more common condition than people realize, and one of the least visible.
If you've ever been scared by your own thoughts, or you love…
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