https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2 You are amazing, you are strong, and you are not alone! I have experienced symptoms of OCD since childhood and have honestly been through almost every OCD theme imaginable. Many people assume OCD is some cute quirk, but that has never been my experience. Rather, there have been points in my life where the intrusive thoughts and compulsions were so bad, it was difficult to get out of bed, eat, sleep, or move through daily tasks. I didn’t receive the appropriate treatment (ERP) and officially move into recovery for the first time until my 20’s. It often takes many individuals more than 10 years to receive a diagnosis and effective treatment, which leads to so much unnecessary suffering. But there is so much hope - I promise! I am sharing so that you know even chaplains/counselors/teachers need outside help sometimes - and that’s okay. I am also sharing my story specifically because I believe YOU deserve to get help as you claim the beautiful life you deserve. Here are a few resources as you seek to navigate your OCD recovery journey. Please know that I am in your corner today and always. - Chaplain K (chaplain@woodward.edu) en-us 2020-10-31 13:40:11 UTC 2021-03-18 20:11:40 UTC hello@padlet.com katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878616645 2020-10-31 13:51:30 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878616645 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878617288 2020-10-31 13:52:18 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878617288 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878617945 2020-10-31 13:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878617945 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878618751 2020-10-31 13:53:47 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878618751 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878619211 2020-10-31 13:54:13 UTC 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https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878636550 2020-10-31 14:14:07 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878636550 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878641654 2020-10-31 14:19:15 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878641654 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878642278 2020-10-31 14:19:58 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878642278 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878643001 2020-10-31 14:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878643001 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878644520 2020-10-31 14:22:36 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878644520 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878645092 2020-10-31 14:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878645092 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878654858 2020-10-31 14:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878654858 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878657476 2020-10-31 14:35:09 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878657476 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878659467 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is characterized by obsessions, which are repeated, unwanted intrusive thoughts...and compulsions, which are behaviors aimed at reducing the discomfort associated with these thoughts. Common obsessions can relate to contamination, health, harm, hyper-responsibility, false memories, religious scrupulosity, moral scrupulosity, relationships, sexuality, and beyond. There are thousands of compulsions (both physical and mental) to alleviate the stress associated with whatever the current obsession is, such as checking, avoidance, mental review, counting, reassurance-seeking, and beyond. ]]> 2020-10-31 14:37:19 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878659467 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878661992 According to the IOCDF, the Exposure in ERP refers to exposing yourself to the thoughts, images, objects and situations that make you anxious and/or start your obsessions. While the Response Prevention part of ERP, refers to making a choice not to do a compulsive behavior once the anxiety or obsessions have been “triggered.” Many therapists also combine ERP with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as individuals seek to live into their values. In addition, there are specific medications prescribed by a specialist that can enhance and supplement treatment. ]]> 2020-10-31 14:39:55 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878661992 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878663385 There is little awareness of evidence-based treatment around OCD for practitioners outside of the OCD community, so it is so important to see an OCD specialist who is trained in ERP. Therapies that might be useful for other conditions, such as trauma therapy, EMDR, hypnotherapy, talk therapy, and psychotherapy are not recommended for OCD and can actually make the condition worse.]]> 2020-10-31 14:41:21 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878663385 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878666605 Obsessions and compulsions look very different for each person, and many do not experience the cute and helpful types you see in movies and TV shows. Rather, most individuals experience unique, taboo obsessions...as OCD tends to latch onto the things that are most important to each person. And yet, the obsessions are fundamentally imaginary. You can trust OCD obsessions about as much as you can trust filters and lenses on snapchat!]]> 2020-10-31 14:44:54 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878666605 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878667857 As much as a person with OCD knows their obsessions are irrational deep down, they crave absolute certainty about all situations. The high level of insight around this irrationality paired with the seeming inability to stop carrying out compulsions makes the disorder that much more painful. These books can help encourage you to accept the uncertainty through ERP while choosing to live your life with joy.]]> 2020-10-31 14:46:15 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878667857 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878681362 2020-10-31 15:00:28 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878681362 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878682835 2020-10-31 15:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878682835 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878683959 2020-10-31 15:03:19 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878683959 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878686545 2020-10-31 15:05:55 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878686545 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878689160 2020-10-31 15:08:39 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878689160 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878689804 2020-10-31 15:09:19 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878689804 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878690677 2020-10-31 15:10:12 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878690677 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878695219 2020-10-31 15:14:35 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878695219 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878711583 2020-10-31 15:31:10 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878711583 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878720740 2020-10-31 15:41:00 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878720740 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878721066 2020-10-31 15:41:19 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878721066 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878721323 2020-10-31 15:41:37 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878721323 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878722181 2020-10-31 15:42:28 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878722181 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878859765 2020-10-31 18:01:46 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/878859765 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/880618313 2020-11-01 23:17:35 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/880618313 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/1171669020 2021-02-06 16:39:16 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/1171669020 katiekilpatrick https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/1327468083 2021-03-18 20:11:40 UTC https://padlet.com/katiekilpatrick/4bqn9krz6amd3pi2/wish/1327468083