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Nov 2024
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Story: Lou (harm and self-harm themed OC...

STUART RALPH
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In episode 460 I chat with Lou who has kindly agreed to share her OCD story with us. 

We discuss her OCD story, harm themed OCD around her family, self-harm themed OCD, exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), her experiences at The OCD Camp, creativity, words of hope, and much more. Hope it helps. 

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