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Last week I talked about magical thinking OCD. If that episode resonated with you, this one reveals the sneaky lie that keeps you trapped. Do you follow OCD's rules—like cutting off the microwave before it beeps—because you believe it keeps your family safe? In this episode, I expose the core lie OCD tells you and why breaking its rules is the only way to freedom. 💜

If you've ever felt relief after doing a compulsion, only to need to do it again and again, this episode will show you why—and how to finally break free.

• The Core Lie OCD Tells You: 🔹 Why OCD takes credit when nothing bad happens [00:24] 💔 🔸 How your brain learns that "the rules work" even though they don't [01:06] 🔹 The vicious cycle that makes OCD stronger every time you obey [01:35]

• Real Story: Sarah's Church Ritual: 🔸 The finger-tapping ritual that controlled her Sundays [02:00] 🙏 🔹 Why she thought she was disrespecting God with her middle finger [02:00] 🔸 How relief became temporary and the rituals took over her spiritual life [03:00]

• Breaking Free from OCD's Grip: 🔹 Why short-term relief creates long-term suffering [03:16] 🔓 🔸 The truth: your actions never kept anyone safe—it was just a feeling [04:03] 🔹 How to change your relationship with uncertainty [04:27]

00:00 Introduction and Recap of Magical Thinking OCD 00:24 The Core Lie: OCD Takes Credit When Nothing Bad Happens 01:06 How Your Brain Learns the "Rules Work" 01:35 The Vicious Cycle That Makes OCD Stronger 02:00 Sarah's Story: Church Rituals and Finger Tapping 03:00 Why Relief is Always Temporary 03:16 Short-Term Relief Creates Long-Term Prison 04:03 The Truth: Feelings Are Not Facts 04:27 Changing Your Relationship with Uncertainty 05:21 Breaking the Cycle Requires Breaking the Rules

• Every time you follow OCD's rules, you make OCD stronger
• OCD takes credit when nothing bad happens, reinforcing the false belief
• Your compulsions never kept anyone safe—they just gave you temporary relief
• Breaking the cycle requires professional support and breaking the rules
• You CAN handle uncertainty—it's all about changing your relationship with it

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• Recognize when OCD is taking false credit
• Stop the compulsions that reinforce the lie
• Handle uncertainty without needing rituals
• Reclaim your life from OCD's control

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Every time you follow OCD's rules, you're making OCD stronger. Breaking the cycle requires breaking the rules. You can do this—and you don't have to do it alone. 💜

Next episode: We're diving into responsibility OCD—when being careful becomes a prison.

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Do you ever feel like you have to do certain things in a specific way or something terrible will happen? Like if you don't stop the microwave before it beeps, your family will get hurt? That's called magical thinking—and if you experience it, you're not crazy. You're dealing with a very real form of OCD. 💜

In this episode, I break down what magical thinking OCD is, how it shows up in everyday life, and why it feels so powerful even though it doesn't make logical sense.

• What Magical Thinking Really Is: 🔹 Why you believe certain thoughts or actions can prevent bad outcomes [00:24] 🔸 How this differs from superstitions or normal worry patterns [00:29] 🔹 The irrational rules your brain creates to keep loved ones "safe" [01:06]

• Real-Life Examples: 🔸 The microwave ritual that controls your morning routine [01:06] 🔹 Why you might avoid certain numbers, words, or actions [01:35] 🔸 How magical thinking can take over your entire life [02:40]

• Why This Happens and What to Do: 🔹 The brain patterns that create magical thinking loops [00:37] 🔸 Why this is a treatable condition, not a character flaw [03:11] 🔹 Next steps: Understanding the core lie OCD tells you [03:30]

00:00 Introduction to Magical Thinking 00:24 Understanding Magical Thinking OCD 01:06 Personal Experiences and Examples 01:35 Common Patterns and Behaviors 02:40 The Urgency and Impact of OCD 03:11 Treatment and Hope 03:30 Conclusion and Next Steps

• Magical thinking OCD makes you believe your thoughts or actions control outcomes
• These beliefs don't make logical sense, but they feel incredibly real and urgent
• You're not crazy—this is a recognized form of OCD that's treatable
• The more you obey these irrational rules, the stronger OCD becomes

Tired of living by irrational rules that control your life? My OCD Intensives program helps you break free from magical thinking patterns in just 3 weeks.

You'll learn to:

• Recognize magical thinking patterns as they happen
• Stop obeying the irrational rules OCD creates
• Reduce the urgency and power of these thoughts
• Reclaim your life from superstitious compulsions

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You're not crazy for having these thoughts. Magical thinking OCD is real, it's treatable, and you don't have to live under these irrational rules forever. 💜

Next episode: I'll reveal the core lie that OCD tells you and why obeying these rules only makes it stronger.

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Do you feel like you're fighting an invisible battle while the people who love you tell you to "just stop" or "get over it"? In this powerful episode, I read anonymous Facebook posts from people whose families don't understand their struggles—and I want you to know: your struggle is valid, even when others can't see it. 💜

If you've ever felt alone because your loved ones dismiss your fears or tell you you're "playing games," this episode will validate your experience and show you that you're not alone.

• The Stay-at-Home Mom Who Can't Play: 🔹 Why she can't focus on her kids because of constant cleaning and sanitizing [00:29] 💔 🔸 How people say "just don't do the housework" without understanding it's not that easy [00:29] 🔹 The meltdowns that happen when she tries to ignore the compulsions [00:29]

• When Medical Trauma Creates Obsessions: 🔸 The woman whose kitten triggered contamination fears she can't control [01:47] 😰 🔹 Why she's locked in her room crying while her family doesn't understand [01:47] 🔸 How acute medical trauma can create rituals around hand washing and separation [01:47]

• What Your Family Needs to Know: 🔹 Why judgment makes everything worse, not better [02:57] 💔 🔸 The difference between attention-seeking and a real struggle [02:57] 🔹 How to support someone with OCD without enabling compulsions [04:17]

00:00 Introduction and Welcome to Part 5 00:29 Stay-at-Home Mom Struggling with Cleaning Obsessions 01:47 Medical Trauma Leading to Contamination OCD 02:57 Understanding and Supporting Loved Ones with OCD 04:17 Conclusion: Your Struggle is Valid

• Your struggle is real and valid—it's not attention-seeking or playing games
• "Just stop" isn't helpful advice when you're dealing with OCD patterns
• Family members need education about OCD, not just willpower from you
• You deserve understanding, support, and compassion from people who love you

Tired of feeling dismissed by the people who should support you? My OCD Intensives program helps you break free from the patterns that are controlling your life—even when your family doesn't understand.

In just 3 weeks, you'll learn to:

• Break the cleaning and checking cycles that steal your time
• Handle contamination fears without locking yourself away
• Communicate your needs to family members
• Find relief even when you don't have support at home

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To the mom who can't stop cleaning: you're not failing your kids. To the person locked in their room because of the kitten: your trauma response makes sense. You all deserve understanding, support, and compassion—especially from people who love you. 💜

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