Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

Forrest and Dr. Hanson continue their series on "Who Am I" with an exploration of tendencies related to obsessive compulsive disorder. This includes how we can manage our own tendencies in that direction, and support others in managing theirs.

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Timestamps:

3:09: Where does OCD come from?

5:45: What does obsession mean clinically?

10:05: How does OCD differ from other kinds of intrusive thoughts?

12:40: What is a compulsion, and why do obsessions lead to compulsions?

14:15: What does compulsion respond to?

18:25: Why are compulsions so challenging to manage?

22:15: How can we break the connection between obsessions and compulsions?

26:15: How can people learn to manage their obsessions better?

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Forrest and Dr. Hanson continue their series on "Who Am I" with an exploration of tendencies related to obsessive compulsive disorder. This includes how we can manage our own tendencies in that direction, and support others in managing theirs.

Sign-up for Dr. Hanson's new monthly meditation program here. Use the code BEINGWELL for 10% off the purchase price!

Timestamps:

3:09: Where does OCD come from?

5:45: What does obsession mean clinically?

10:05: How does OCD differ from other kinds of intrusive thoughts?

12:40: What is a compulsion, and why do obsessions lead to compulsions?

14:15: What does compulsion respond to?

18:25: Why are compulsions so challenging to manage?

22:15: How can we break the connection between obsessions and compulsions?

26:15: How can people learn to manage their obsessions better?

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2019-02-25 37 min
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