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 299 - How To Ride Out The OCD Storm
Episode 298 - How To Conserve Your Energy & Focus On What Truly Matters
Episode 297 - OCD Triggers - To Be Avoided Or Used As An Opportunity For Exposure?
Episode 296 - OCD & Art - A Chat With Molly About Managing OCD
Episode 295 - Why Don’t You Just Stop Thinking About It? A Lack Of Empathy For OCD
Episode 294 - OCD & Trust - Learning To Step Back Out Into Life
Episode 293 - Letting Go Of Reasoning & Speaking With The Reptile Brain
Episode 292 - The Frustration Of Knowing An Obsession Is Not Logical
Episode 291 - I Can See Clearly Now The Rain Has Gone - What It’s Like When You Start To Peel Back The Layers Of OCD
Episode 290 - How To Deal With Obsessions About Things You Are Looking Forward To
Episode 289 - Why Forgiveness Is Essential For Overcomoming OCD
Episode 288 - Focus & Attention- Your Most Important Asset?
Episode 287 - I’ve Tried Everything & It Hasn’t Worked, What Should I Do?
Episode 286 - Why You Already Have What You Need To Overcome OCD
Episode 285 - Why OCD Is A One Trick Pony & How This Can Help You
Episode 284 - Am I Broken? How OCD Can Keep Us Trapped
Episode 283 - Whenever You Stumble With OCD Come Back To This
Episode 282 - A Chat About Ketamine For Mental Health With Christi Myers
Episode 281 - This Is What Happens When We Demand Certainty
Episode 280 -Why You Don’t Have To Put Yourself Into The Deep End With Exposure
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