Many people just do not understand OCD. Some might have empathy and really try to get it, but others simply do not understand just how difficult OCD is to manage.
The image of OCD in popular culture is people who like to keep things orderly or who simply like to clean their hands a little more than the average person. These vague and simplified understandings of OCD serve to undermine people who are struggling with it.
This is not to say that we shouldn't share our struggles with those close to us, of course some people are amazing and really try to understand and show empathy. It's important in my experience that we do at least attempt to try and share, but we also have to be aware that many people will not get it.
If this is something that you are struggling with then I hope today's episode will be of use to you. Please do feel to get win touch if you have any questions.
Disclaimer:
Robert James Pizey (of Robert James Coaching) is not a medical professional and is also not providing therapy or medical treatment. Robert James Pizey recommends that anyone experiencing anxiety or OCD to seek professional medical help straight away to get a medical opinion and rule out other conditions or illnesses. The comments and opinions as written on this site are simply that and are not to be taken as professional medical opinions. Robert James Pizey provides coaching, education, accountability and peer support around Anxiety through his own personal experiences.
Episode 219 - How Our Expectations Influence OCD Treatment
Episode 218 - OCD & The Sense Of Self
Episode 217 - A Lesson In Patience
Episode 216 -How To Remember to Be Self-Compassionate When You Have OCD
Episode 215 - OCD & The Pain Of Uncertainty
Episode 214 - Coming Back From Adversity - A Chat With Neuro Psychologist Bart Scholtissen
Episode 213 - The Hidden Benefits OF OCD (yes they do exist)
Episode 212 - Processing Negative Emotions With Art & Creativity
Episode 211 - Getting Back Into The Body & The Present
Episode 210 - How To Naturally Ease OCD Symptoms With Exercise
Episode 209 - Metacognitive Beliefs & OCD
Episode 208 - What To Do When Things Don’t Go Your Way With OCD
Episode 207 - OCD & Maladaptive Daydreaming
Episode 206 - Shiny Happy People Without OCD - The Danger Of Chasing Perfection
Episode 205 - Complex Rumination
Episode 204 - How To Deal With Relentless Intrusive Thoughts
Episode 203 - Three Things I Wish I Had Known About OCD Years Ago
Episode 202 - The Value of The Unexpected Exposure Activity
Episode 201 - An OCD & Anxiety Story With Musician Josh
Episode 200 - Uncertainty - The OCD Beast Of Burden
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