When you think about obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD, you often think about behaviors like checking behaviors or compulsive hand washing associated with obsessions of I'm going to get sick or somebody's going to break in, or I need to keep things in order. But do you ever think about thoughts of I'm going to harm my child?
On this episode with Cindy, we learn about harm, OCD and the best ways to seek treatment.
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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 Hotline: dial 988
Crisis Text Line: Within the US, text HOME to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat
National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264 https://www.nami.org/Home
Addiction Center: https://www.addictioncenter.com/addiction/addiction-and-suicide/
Ways to find a therapist:
· If you have insurance, check your insurance company 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.
· Use www.psychologytoday.com to locate a counselor in your area.
