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Jun 2025
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Ep.438: Why Obsessive Thinking Is a Symp...

Matthew Codde LCSW
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Why Obsessive Thinking Is a Symptom, Not the Real Disorder


Obsessive thinking isn’t the disorder—it’s a coping response. Learn how to break the anxiety loop and heal at the root with insights from Matt Codde.


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00:00 Introduction: Understanding Obsessive Thinking

02:21 Why Obsessive Thinking Is a Symptom, Not the Disorder

03:56 The Role of Emotion and Escape in OCD

05:55 Breaking the Cycle: Moving Beyond Rumination

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