Drew Linsalata
Drew Linsalata
EP 154 - LGBTQ+ Issues In Mental Health and Recovery w/ Tori Chavira
EP 154 - LGBTQ+ Issues In Mental Health and Recovery w/ Tori Chavira
EP 154 - LGBTQ+ Issues In Mental Health and Recovery w/ Tori Chavira
Wednesday 5th May 2021
Tori Chavira discusses her journey with OCD and LGBTQ+ identity, emphasizing the need for support and education in both communities.
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Get the buttons here!Balancing Mental Health and LGBTQ+ Identity: Tori Chavira's Story
It's important to remember that your identity doesn't define your mental health struggles. You are a person first and foremost, and you deserve support and help regardless of who you are.
What happens when your mental health journey intersects with your identity? In this episode of 'The Anxious Truth', host Drew Linsalata sits down with Tori Chavira, a passionate advocate for both mental health and LGBTQ+ rights. Tori opens up about her personal battle with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and how being part of the LGBTQ+ community added layers of complexity to her recovery process. Tori shares how intrusive thoughts and compulsions, characteristic of harm OCD, affected her daily life.
She also discusses the challenges she faced while coming to terms with her sexuality, highlighting how societal expectations and stigma can exacerbate mental health struggles. But Tori's story isn't just about challenges; it's also about resilience and finding strength in community support. Through her involvement with NoCD, an organization dedicated to supporting those with OCD, Tori has turned her experiences into a source of guidance and encouragement for others.
She emphasizes the importance of seeking help and educating oneself about both mental health and LGBTQ+ issues. Her conversation with Drew sheds light on the critical need for awareness and understanding in both communities to break down barriers and reduce stigma. Listeners will find Tori's story both inspiring and relatable, especially those who might be grappling with similar issues.
The episode underscores that your identity doesn't define your mental health struggles; you're a person deserving of support and compassion regardless of who you are. By fostering education and promoting acceptance, we can build a more inclusive and supportive community for everyone.