Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork

Ep 14: Kelsey's story of OCD

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"I washed my hands until they bled…. It was a continuous thing. It was painful but I could not stop."  

Today's guest is Kelsey and she has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. In this episode, she will talk about her symptoms, her diagnosis, the complexity of her illness, and the treatment that eventually worked for her.   

Host: Dr. Melissa Mork    

Producer: Keegan Goldfarb    

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This podcast is not intended as therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental illness, please refer to the following resources.     

Suicide Lifeline: Dial 988 or visit https://988lifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/  

National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264    https://www.nami.org/Home   

Crisis Text Line: Within the US, text HOME to 741741      

  

Ways to find a therapist:   

  • If you have insurance, check your insurance company website to find a provider in Behavioral Health.   
  • Ask your employer if they participate in an Employee Assistance Program.   
  • Request a referral for a mental health provider from your primary care physician.   

     

International OCD Foundation: https://kids.iocdf.org/ 

National Institute of Mental Health, Information on PANDAS: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/pandas#part_6271