Dr. Jason Powers, MD
Positive Recovery MD
EPISODE 8: OCD is Not an Adjective, with Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale
EPISODE 8: OCD is Not an Adjective, with Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale
EPISODE 8: OCD is Not an Adjective, with Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale
Tuesday 28th July 2020
Join Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale on 'Positive Recovery MD' as she discusses OCD, anxiety disorders, and mental health stigma with Dr. Jason Powers.
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Get the buttons here!Living with OCD: Insights from Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale
In my mind, that should be always in place. No, like, we ve discussed it together, we feel comfortable. They shouldn't actually put people in harm's way. You wouldn't, Week One, tell them to go ahead and go back to that bar that is the most triggering place for them and sit in the bar and see all these people.
How does living with OCD shape your daily life and relationships? Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale, Director of the McLean OCD Institute at Houston, joins Dr. Jason Powers on 'Positive Recovery MD' to shed light on this often misunderstood condition. Dr. McIngvale shares her expertise on OCD, anxiety disorders, and the mental health stigma that often accompanies these challenges. She dives into the ways OCD can interfere with everyday activities and offers practical steps to improve one's quality of life. Dr.
McIngvale emphasizes the importance of appropriate therapy and medication, highlighting exposure therapy as a crucial method for tackling OCD head-on. This episode also delves into how OCD can latch onto our core values, making it even more difficult to manage. But don’t worry—Dr. McIngvale provides actionable tools for managing OCD, including resources from her self-help website, OCDchallenge.org. She also addresses the importance of building supportive relationships with mental health providers who offer non-judgmental care.
Whether you’re living with OCD or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice to navigate the journey with compassion and resilience.