OCD, Uncertainty, And The Lies We Tell Ourselves

In a world overflowing with uncertainty, OCD wants to convince us we can somehow control it all. From unrest to personal worries, the mind relentlessly searches for answers -sometimes convincing us that just one small compulsion can fix everything. But as we know, the lies OCD feeds us don’t lead to absolute answers. Ever.
In this episode, we explore our relationship with uncertainty. We' explain why compulsions never create certainty and how embracing this uncertainty might just be the better solution you're looking for.
If you or a loved one is struggling with OCD, know there is help. Visit learn.nocd.com/YT to learn more.

[@treatmyocd]

If you or a loved one is struggling with OCD, know there is help. Visit learn.nocd.com/YT to learn more.

[@DownLocked]

Thank you for this! The current uncertainty in the US has hit my ocd hard, and worked its way into many of my intrusive thoughts. With so much at stake it is hard, but you’re right, no matter how many times I walk up the stairs over and over, no outcomes will change. The way that nocd has been providing so many great educational resources and interviews through RUclips has been really helpful. Please keep them coming!

[@treatmyocd]

We're so happy to hear that our videos have been helpful ❤

[@nickmpower]

Rather than "accepting uncertainty", I like to think of it as "accepting not having certainty".
Technically they mean the same thing, but for me uncertainty is less directionless and more intimidating, than not having certainty.

[@josephsharp5678]

You get to a place where you say to yourself maybe this did happen but maybe it didn't you just accept the uncertainty and say to yourself I don't know and I don't need to figure it out.

[@vivien3833]

Thank you Dr Patrick!! Thanks God for your gift in this area to help create awareness for us suffering in silence in absolute shame and guilt.

[@treatmyocd]

Thank you for tuning in!

[@erykkryszewski5803]

Could you create a video on existential topics like death, consciousness, free will, the whole fear about the universe, where we come from and the possibility of the afterlife? For me it’s completely unbearable to accept how the life looks like and accept the uncertainty that we know nothing about that. As for the death, there is the misery related to nothingness and the blank space after we die, so there is no motovation to do anything here, but on the other hand there is a slight chance that our experience will not finish completely and we end up in a terrible place.

[@treatmyocd]

Thank you for the response and for the video suggestion! We agree - Existential OCD is a very common theme. Check out our full content library with a lot of information and articles written by our team: learn.nocd.com/ocd-library

[@connectingadventures2622]

Thank you!

[@bethcarducci9935]

Thank you Dr. M!

[@treatmyocd]

We appreciate you tuning in!

[@tamarahunter8706]

Thank you for this...

[@treatmyocd]

You're welcome! Thanks for tuning in!

[@monicaberliana8134]

Hi! Can you please talk about retroactive jealousy, on the nocd article writen it is part of ocd, please explain how to overcome it like overcome another form of ocd, thank you 🙏

[@treatmyocd]

Thanks for the response and for the suggestion!! In the meantime, check out our content library: learn.nocd.com/ocd-library ♥

[@AvAv-x8f]

Antidepressants caused me OCD I was so young it is natural every young person has some social fear and anxiety but the doctors made my life hell now I know that health and pain of others is a very big business everyone must be very uncertain about medical issues because your health is not a joke

[@boyera23]

What about relational OCD?? mine appears in social settings much more than anything else.

[@treatmyocd]

Great point and response - many people are struggling with the same thing!! Check out this link learn.nocd.com/YT to learn more and to talk to our team for free ♥

[@absentri3904]

Ive been diagnosted at age 3 with ocd onset and I just got told that by my mother and Im now 23. So im a little lost. I do alot of mental compulsions, and i dont know how to go about handling them. Uncertainty is my biggest problem right now

[@treatmyocd]

You're not alone - remember that you're stronger than your OCD! ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) therapy can help manage symptoms. Give us a call to learn more: learn.nocd.com/YT ❤