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✨Let’s talk about BFRBs ✨ They’re common

✨Let’s talk about BFRBs ✨

They’re common (1 in 20 people have one!)

They are not a “bad habit.” They are a cluster of disorders in the DSM under “OC-Related Disorders.”

Common BFRBs include: Trichotillomania (hair pulling), Excoriation (skin picking), Onychophagia (Nail biting) and nose picking.

BFRBs can be done to groom, self-soothe, regulate difficult emotions, or they can be done absentmindedly/unconsciously.

They cause distress, shame, and mental and physical impairment.

Common treatments include: Habit Reversal Training, Comprehensive Behavioral Treatment (ComB), and other cognitive-behavioral interventions.

They are chronic-but can be managed!💗
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#bodyfocusedrepetitivebehaviors #bfrb #bfrbs #trich #trichotillomania #dermatillomania #excoriationdisorder #excoriationdisorderawareness #nailbiting #nosepicking #cheekbiting #bfrbyourself #ocd #habitaware #pickingmeoverskinpicking #tlcfoundation #bfrbawareness #bfrbtherapist #ocdtherapist

Friendly reminder as we head into the holiday seas

Friendly reminder as we head into the holiday season.

Check out @theocdopus for all your OCD related gift needs 🎁
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#ocd #ocdisnotanadjective #ocdawareness #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #obsessivecompulsivechristmasdisorder #christmas #holidays #anxiety #psa #mentalhealthawareness #ocdawareness #therapy #ocdrecovery #intrusivethoughts

“I’m afraid of feeling anxious” I cannot te

“I’m afraid of feeling anxious”

I cannot tell you how often I hear this as an OCD therapist. When clients tell me this, my response usually is something like “anxiety is just a sensation/feeling. Your resistance to it is only making things harder for you. Let’s see if we can help you become more comfortable with feeling anxious.”

Changing your relationship to anxiety will help you feel less afraid of anxiety. This will help you feel more confident taking risks!
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#doitscared #anxiety #worry #cbt #reinforcement #bravebehavior #habituation #amygdala #basilganglia #neuroscience #fightflightfreeze #vagusnerve #ocd #erp #valuesbasedliving #courage #behavioralreinforcement #exposure #responseprevention #compulsions #mentalhealthtips #anxietytherapists #ocdtherapists #anxietytips #mentalhealth #helpforocd #harmocd #pocd

Did you know that this intrusive thought is really

Did you know that this intrusive thought is really common? Most people have thoughts like this at some point in their life.

Wikipedia says, “An intrusive thought is an unwelcome, involuntary thought, image, or unpleasant idea that may become an obsession, is upsetting or distressing, and can feel difficult to manage or eliminate.”

Have you had this thought?
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#intrusivethoughts #ocd #anxiety #mentalhealth #charlixcx #brat #intrusivethoughtsawareness #thoughts #psychoeducation #therapist #thoughtsarenotfacts #egodystonic #obsession #rumination #brat

Have you ever worked with a therapist who didn’t

Have you ever worked with a therapist who didn’t understand OCD?
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#ocd #ocdtherapy #therapy #mentalhealth #exposureresponseprevention #erp #erptherapy #ocdtherapy #ocdspecialist #harmocd #cbt #intrusivethoughts #misdiagnosis #anxiety #avoidance #thoughts #feelings #therapist #comedy #ocdisnotanadjective

That’s right- intrusive thoughts aren’t the is

That’s right- intrusive thoughts aren’t the issue. It’s how you’re attaching meaning by responding to them that is!

Thoughts are just thoughts! Your response to them is what teaches your brain what is important/urgent. AKA: when you do compulsions your brain learns that your thoughts = something dangerous.

The next time you have a thought that makes you uncomfortable, try this:

DO NOTHING! Simply notice the thought and say “that’s an interesting thought”

With time and practice you will learn that your thoughts are just thoughts and that they do not always require you to do anything! 💭

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#ocd #ocdawareness #exposuretherapy #exposureresponseprevention #erp #erptherapy #erptherapyforocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #faceyourfears #obsession #compulsion #therapy #therapist #hottake #ocdrecovery #mentalhealth #anxiety #panicattacks #bfrbs #socialworker #thoughtsarenotfacts #thoughtsarejustthoughts #rumination #intrusivethoughts

ERP may sound intimidating, but it can be so fun,

ERP may sound intimidating, but it can be so fun, empowering, and life-changing.

The secret is to find a therapist who is trained in ERP who makes you feel comfortable, allows you to go at your own pace, and explains the “why” of ERP before you even begin doing exposures.

One of my favorite parts about being an ERP therapist is witnessing my clients do things that they never thought were possible. It’s truly awesome, magical stuff!
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#ocd #ocdawareness #exposuretherapy #exposureresponseprevention #erp #erptherapy #erptherapyforocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #faceyourfears #obsession #compulsion #therapy #therapist #hottake #ocdrecovery #mentalhealth #anxiety #panicattacks #bfrbs #socialworker #lanadelrey #lana #westcoast #discoball #mirrorball

The secret is out: hotties have OCD. Please don’

The secret is out: hotties have OCD. Please don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. You are perfect just as you are! ❤️‍🔥

Keep reading for affirmations you can say to yourself this week 👇👇👇👇

1. My OCD does not make me any less lovely. I deserve joy, love, and happiness just like everyone else 💗

2. My brain is extra creative, so sometimes it gives me spicy thoughts. These thoughts don’t make me a bad person. They’re just thoughts 🌶️

3. I deserve support and I don’t have to suffer alone 🛋️
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#ocd #mentalhealth #endthestigma #ocdawareness #ocdrecovery #ocdisnotanadjective #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocdtreatment #ocdtherapist #mentalhealthsupport #peptalk #affirmation #loveyourself #cbt #erp #confidence #acceptance #positiveselftalk #loveyourself

Take what you need for this week 💗 Ps. Did you

Take what you need for this week 💗

Ps. Did you know this @beaccchhoussse song was sampled backwards to make the song Money Trees by @kendricklamar ?
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#therapy #ocdtherapy #anxietytherapy #mentalhealth #selfcare #therapistsofinstagram #stress #breathing #election2024 #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #doubt #uncertainty #electionweek #beachhouse #kendricklamar #silversoul #moneytree #fillyourcupfirst #selfcompassion #ocdawareness #lgbtqtherapist #freepalestine

😌😌 All jokes aside, here are some of my fav

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All jokes aside, here are some of my favorite ocd related books! 📚

Want more OCD content and to connect with a community of people with OCD? Join my Patreon 💖

Live in Michigan? Let’s connect! Send me a DM to book a 15 minute intro call 📞 🛋️
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Luke and Lorelai hope you had a happy and spooky H

Luke and Lorelai hope you had a happy and spooky Halloween. Also, they want you to stop using OCD as an adjective! 🍂☕️🍁🧡
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#ocdisnotanadjective #obsessivelyeveraftercostumecontest #ocd #mentalhealth #gilmoregirls #costume #lukedanes #lorelaigilmore #lukesdiner

Had a magical weekend in Toronto with @iocdf 🇨🇦🍁

This training focused on how to apply ERP and other evidence-based interventions to clients of various backgrounds, races, cultures, genders/sexualities, and other intersections of identity.

It was fantastic to learn from the experts on topics such as BIPOC OCD research findings, LGBTQ factors of OCD, justice-based ERP, PTSD/OCD and neurodivergence. 🧠

Eternally grateful for this wonderful community! 🌈💗
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#ocd #ocdtherapy #iocdf #toronto #lgbtq #diversity #socialwork #ocdtreatment #ocdtraining #research #conference #ocdcon #mentalhealth #therapy #community #ocdcommunity #btti #stress #anxiety #neurodivergent #bipoc #erp #act #dbt #values #trauma #gad #torontoontario #canada

What’s a misconception about #intrusivethoughts

What’s a misconception about #intrusivethoughts you are tired of⁉️

🙋🏻‍♀️Mine is that #intrusivethoughtswon because:

1. People rarely act on their intrusive thoughts so this is just misinformation

2. This misuse of the term leads to misinformation and continued shame for people with OCD, anxiety, and related disorders.

Want more OCD content and to connect with a community of people with OCD? Join my Patreon 💖

Live in Michigan? Let’s connect! Send me a DM to book a 15 minute intro call 📞 🛋️
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#impulsivethoughts #impulsivebehavior #intrusivethoughts #intrusivethoughtswon #intrusivethoughtsawareness #ocdmyths #ocdisnot #ocdawareness #anxiety #egodystonic #ocdtherapy #adhd #anxiety #bfrbs #therapy #mentalhealth #pocd #harmocd #contaminationocd #justrightocd #healthocd #religiousocd #postpartumocd #rocd #soocd #lgbtqtherapist #avrillavigne

I had the honor of being the Keynote Speaker at @w

I had the honor of being the Keynote Speaker at @waynestatesocialwork Lived Experience Speaker Series today.

It was powerful to share intimate details about my experience living with OCD at a place that was so transformative for my education and life. I earned my BSW and MSW at Wayne State University and met my wife while studying and living in Detroit. 🥹

And presenting DURING OCD awareness week made it even more special.

Thank you for having me @waynestatesocialwork !
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ocdawareness #ocdweek #lions #obsessed #obsession #ocd #iocdf #mentalhealth #anxiety #lionsfootball #waynestate #waynestateuniversity #socialwork #keynote #speakerseries #defendtheden #health #healthocd #healthanxiety #therapist #egodystonic #stress #detroit

Let’s talk about the difference between being ob

Let’s talk about the difference between being obsessed and having an actual obsession 👇

Being obsessed with something means you have a strong love/interest in it. For example, I am really into football @detroitlionsnfl 🏈

An obsession in OCD is different because it is distressing and goes against a person’s wishes, etc.

Thank you @ictocdalliance for organizing this OCD Awareness Week Reel Contest!
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#ictocd #ocdawareness #ocdweek #lions #obsessed #obsession #ocd #iocdf #mentalhealth #anxiety #lionsfootball #aidenhutchinson #ingoffwetrust #defendtheden #health #healthocd #healthanxiety #therapist #egodystonic #stress

It’s OCD Awareness Week! 🤍 If you have (or s

It’s OCD Awareness Week! 🤍

If you have (or suspect you have) ocd, know that you are not alone (1-4% of the world’s population has ocd).

While OCD is not curable, treatment can help! Check out @iocdf and @treatmyocd to learn more!
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#ocdawarenessweek #ocdawareness #ocdeducation #ocdrecovery #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #obsessions #compulsions #anxiety #exposureandresponseprevention #erp #ocdisnotanadjective #ocdfacts #ocdintrusivethoughts #intrusivethoughts #pocd #harmocd #contaminationocd #iocdf #justrightocd #pureocdawareness #pureo #religiousocd #falsememoryocd #bftb #hoardingdisorder #ocdtherapy #ocdrecovery #ocdhelp #doubtdisorder

Episode 2 of Intrusive Plots comes out tomorrow!!!

Episode 2 of Intrusive Plots comes out tomorrow!!!! 🗓️🎬🍿

Tune in to hear us discuss The Aviator (2004) & crack lots of great jokes ✈️😉

You can listen to @intrusive_plots on Spotify, Apple Podcast, & YouTube 🎧
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I’m partnering with @onoroller to get you 10% of

I’m partnering with @onoroller to get you 10% off your first purchase! 🎊

@onoroller makes high quality fidget toys that can be used anywhere to help channel restless energy, improve focus, and keep your hands busy when you have the urge to pick or pull at your skin/hair/nails!

Their tools are a great edition to your body-focused repetitive behavior coping tool box (full pun intended 😅🤪)
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#ono #onoroller #partnership #discount #bodyfocusedrepetitivebehaviors #bfrb #trichotillomania #dermatillomania #excoriationdisorder #nailbiter #cheekbiting #tlcfoundation #habitaware #anxiety #fidget #fidgettoys #adhd #stressrelief #schoolfidgets #ocd #therapist #mentalhealth #focustools #calm #bfrbtips #keenbracelet #bfrbchangemakers #bfrbweek

Happy OCD Awareness Month! 💖🪩 This month I

Happy OCD Awareness Month! 💖🪩

This month I am going to be posting pictures of moments of pure joy to show all of you that you can live a magnificent and beautiful life while also having OCD.

This picture was taken during the dance party at the @iocdf conference. My amazing friend @that_therapist_kristin and I just got these OCD tattoos and we were feeling giddy and grateful on the dance floor 🪩🩷

Also, my shirt says “hot girls have OCD” 🤪

What is something that brings you joy?
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#ocdtherapy #ocdawareness #ocdeducation #ocdrecovery #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #obsessions #compulsions #anxiety #exposureandresponseprevention #erp #ocdisnotanadjective #ocdfacts #ocdintrusivethoughts #intrusivethoughts #pocd #harmocd #contaminationocd #iocdf #justrightocd #pureocdawareness #pureo #religiousocd #falsememoryocd #bftb #hoardingdisorder #ocdtherapy #ocdrecovery #ocdhelp #joy #happy

Halloween is the one time of year people WANT to f

Halloween is the one time of year people WANT to feel afraid. 🎃🔮😱

Those of us with anxiety and OCD are already professionals in this category. 👻😈🧡

Let’s make the most of it! 🪄🏚️🍂

Want more OCD content and to connect with a community of people with OCD? Join my Patreon 💖

Live in Michigan? Let’s connect! Send me a DM to book a 15 minute intro call 📞 🛋️
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#halloween #spookyseason #ocd #anxiety #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #erp #halloweenexposure #faceyourfears #movetowardsyourfear #exposure #responseprevention #hauntedhouse #cemetery #gravestone #coffin #funeral #pumpkincarving #harmocd #halloweenrecipes #halloweencostume #halloweendecor #anxietyisreal #ocdisnotanadjective #pumpkinpatch #mentalhealth #therapy #ocdtherapist #anxietytherapy #workwithme

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