Bitesize Moment: "You're Not a Bit OCD." — Dr Clare Kambamettu on What OCD Really Is
From The Laura Dowling Experience · 8:22
Show by Laura Dowling
In this bitesize moment pulled from the Laura Dowling Experience back catalogue, Dr Clare Kambamettu breaks down what OCD really is, tackles the shame around intrusive thoughts, and explains why it develops and how it's treated.Ever said I'm a bit OCD? A clinical psychologist explains what the condition actually involves, and why so many people suffer in silence because of the shame around it.🔑Key Points• OCD is a diagnosed mental health disorder, not a personality quirk or a love of tidiness• It works as a cycle: an intrusive thought followed by an urge to carry out a compulsion, whether that's checking, repeating, or a mental ritual• Saying I'm a bit OCD casually can feel dismissive and hurtful to people who live with the real, distressing condition• Intrusive thoughts of a violent or sexual nature, including in new parents, are a symptom of OCD, not a sign of intent; what marks it out is the distress it causes💛 If any of this sounds familiar, talk to your GP. OCD is treatable and there is no shame in asking.🎧 Listen to the full episode here.Thanks for listening! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Don’t forget to follow The Laura Dowling Experience podcast on Instagram @lauradowlingexperience for updates and more information. You can also follow our host, Laura Dowling, @fabulouspharmacist for more insights and tips. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review—it really helps us out! Stay tuned for more great conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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