Our guide today, Berkeley Runia Paulsen, shares her personal experience with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), which began after the death of her brother when she was 11 years old.
Our conversation walks through the lonely nature of OCD, common yet widely unknown obsessions and compulsions, and Berkeley’s journey through various treatments, including exposure response prevention (ERP) therapy.
We also learn about the heavy impact of OCD on daily life, the importance of cultivating uncertainty over “certainty” reassurances, and how family and caregivers can offer support.
Berkeley’s story highlights how a brain and a person suffering from OCD can transform through very accessible and effective treatment processes.
There is a way out and we hope Berkeley’s story delivers a lot of light to many who feel trapped in the dark spiraling tunnels of real OCD.
You and Us,
We got this.
Carly Red and Dr. Skinner
Treatment Center Referenced:
https://www.ocdanxietycenters.com/
Book Referenced:
https://a.co/d/9K5NCV2
Show Notes:
00:00 Introduction to Finding Noble Podcast
01:19 Berkeley’s Personal Beginning with OCD
03:27 Understanding OCD Symptoms and Triggers
08:34 Exploring Common OCD Obsessions
13:09 The Impact of OCD on Daily Life
25:58 Seeking Treatment and Finding Hope
27:39 Understanding Exposure Therapy
27:58 Introduction to DBT and Its Modalities
28:51 The OCD Cycle Explained
30:18 Neuroplasticity and OCD
32:59 Personal Experiences with Exposure Therapy
33:34 Body Dysmorphic Disorder and OCD
36:01 Living with OCD: Challenges and Coping Strategies
39:20 The Importance of Comprehensive & Professional Help
50:04 Parental Guidance for Children with OCD
55:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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