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How Eating Disorders and OCD Can Team Up (and What to Do About It)

How Eating Disorders and OCD Can Team Up (and What to Do About It)

In this video, I talk about how OCD can show up in eating disorders, including: Seeing calories as a form of contamination, Avoiding people or places as a compulsion.

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PSP 414: How to Handle OCD Meltdowns Without Making Them Worse

PSP 414: How to Handle OCD Meltdowns Without Making Them Worse

If your child has OCD, you’ve likely witnessed an OCD-driven meltdown—intense distress triggered by an intrusive thought, fear, or the inability to complete a compulsion. These meltdowns can be overwhelming for both you and your child. And while it’s natural to want to soothe their anxiety in the moment, some responses can unintentionally reinforce OCD.

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Contamination OCD around Semen (the thing no one wants to talk about)

Contamination OCD around Semen (the thing no one wants to talk about)

When OCD latches onto themes that feel embarrassing or “gross,” kids often shut down. But avoiding the topic feeds the shame and the cycle. This week’s YouTube video speaks directly to them — with clarity, compassion, and hope.

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