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 319 - Midnight Ruminations
Episode 318 - Gremlin Head - A Chat With Comedian Andy Casper About OCD
Episode 317 - Perhaps Your Struggles With OCD Aren’t So Abnormal After all
Episode 316 - Finding Motivation On Those More Challenging Days
Episode 315 - Not Everything That Feels Good Is Good & Not Everyhting That Feels Bad Is Bad
Episode 314 -OCD & Loneliness
Episode 313 - Just Because You Have OCD Today, Does It Mean You Will In The Future?
Episode 312 - Sensorimotor OCD - When Awareness Melts Into The Background
Episode 311 - The Sometimes Confusing Difference Between Compassion & Reassurance
Episode 310 - OCD & Hyper Responsibility
Episode 309 -The bizarre & Unwanted Fear That Can Show Up As You Start To Overcome OCD
Episode 308 -The Problem With Reminiscing About Lost Opportunities Because Of OCD
Episode 307 - OCD & Avoidance
Episode 306 - How I Respond When OCD Sneaks Up On Me
Episode 305 - Self-Sabotage & OCD - The Comfort Of Doing What Doesn’t Serve Us
Episode 304 - Moving The Focus From Fears & Obsessions To Values
Episode 303 - Why Consistency Is Key In Overcoming OCD
Episode 302 - The Wonderful & Strange World Of Feeling Your Emotions
Episode 301 - A Conversation About Pure O With OCD Specialist Paul Mc Carroll
Episode 300 - OCD & Catastrophising
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