S3E140: Water Cooler Chats: “What If I Don’t Actually Have OCD!?”
Do you or your loved one ever worry that you're “faking” your OCD? You’re not alone—and that fear might be OCD itself. In this Water Cooler Chat, Nicole tackles the painful OCD fear: “What if I don’t actually have OCD?” She explains how this doubt is part of the disorder and offers tips for loved ones to support without feeding the cycle. Plus, we recap resources for those without a therapist, including online communities. So join the conversation, because the fam has got your back!
Resources:
To learn more about OCD and the online support groups available through the IOCDF, click here.
To learn more about OCD from an I-CBT lens and support resources, click here.
To learn more about how you can get connected with NOCD’s online community, click here.
For a list of Online Support Groups previously highlighted on the Water Cooler Chats:
Family & Loved Ones OCD Support Group:
Free: Live on Zoom
Open Internationally
Contact info@ocdsocal.org for more information and Zoom link.
Parent/Caregiver OCD Support Group
Free: Live on Zoom
US-based
Click on the following link to learn more, courtesy of Anxiety Specialists of Atlanta: Click here.
Spouse/Romantic Partner OCD Group (1st Mondays at 8pm EST)
Free: Live on Zoom
Click here to learn more information, courtesy of Anxiety Specialists of Atlanta
Spouse/Romantic Partner OCD Group (3rd Thursdays at 4pm EST)
Free: Live on Zoom
Click here to learn more information, courtesy of Anxiety Specialists of Atlanta
Moms with OCD - Special Interest Group (SIG) through the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
Click here to learn more.
OCD Family Support Group (4th Wednesdays from 7-8pm EST)
Free: Live on Zoom
Click here to learn more information, courtesy of Bull City Anxiety
