135. OCD, Alcohol & Memory Loss - How a Friend Saved My Life

🧠 Episode Summary:

In this podcast episode, two close friends delve into a journey of battling OCD, confronting alcohol dependency, and the transformative power of support. They discuss the daily challenges of living with obsessive-compulsive disorder, the spiral into substance use, and how a steadfast friendship became the cornerstone of recovery.

 

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

• The difference between mental compulsions and real problem-solving

• Response prevention and OCD limits

• Strategies that helped manage OCD

• How to respond when intrusive thoughts hit

 

• [00:00:01] Introduction to the episode
• [00:01:45] Childhood with OCD: daily struggles
• [00:02:20] The descent into alcohol use and memory loss
• [00:04:15] Developing a new obsession
• [00:05:41] Opening up to a trusted friend
• [00:06:30] Realizing it’s OCD & taking the first step
• [00:07:34] Obsessing over OCD and facing new problems
• [00:08:54] Turning point towards healing
• [00:09:20] Friendship that changed everything
• [00:10:05] What helped the most in recovery
• [00:12:50] Strategies that helped manage OCD
• [00:14:50] The power of not answering OCD
• [00:17:23] How a friend found a way to help
• [00:19:13] Lessons learned and moving forward
• [00:21:27] OCD has no limits: response prevention
• [00:22:20] Encouragement for those struggling
• [00:23:20] Closing reflections and final thoughts

 

👤 About the Host:

The OCD Whisperer Podcast is hosted by Kristina Orlova, LMFT, a licensed therapist who has helped hundreds of clients with OCD and anxiety using ERP, ACT, and ICBT.

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Disclaimer

Please note, while our host is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders in the state of California, this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for therapy.