OCD Girls

In this episode, Jess and Alana talk about ICBT again. We review modules 7-12 and talk about our thoughts, opinions, the research and someone on the internet who didn't like ICBT.  If you're interested in learning more about ICBT or viewing their client worksheets visit: https://icbt.online/ If you're interested in metacognitive therapy here is the first video of the series mentioned in this episo...

It's 2025! So, Jess and Alana look back at 2024 and all of it's highs and lows. Jess can't stop incorrectly saying Joshua Tree Park, Alana talks about how she got jumped by a cactus! We talk about our lows too, struggling to hike when there's coyotes around, panicking in LA traffic, getting on SSRIs and all the feelings that come with it. We also talk about our favorite podcasts (there's so many t...

Jess and Alana continue the treatment series (we've decided to take mini out of the title due to how it's grown) by covering ICBT. ICBT is Inference Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that was specifically designed to help those suffering from OCD. We discuss the first 6 of 12 modules and note our experiences with ICBT. ICBT is one of the newer forms of treatment but has already grown to be fairly...

Jess and Alana cover Turtles All the Way Down, the novel and subsequent film adaptation by John Green.  Turtles All the Way Down features Aza, a young girl in high school trying to understand and navigate  romantic interests, her relationship with her best friends and her mother, and also a missing persons investigation, all while dealing with her intense OCD.   We talk about our thoughts on the b...

The OCD Girls are back discussing the Gold Standard of OCD treatment- ERP. ERP is Exposure Response Prevention therapy that is meant to directly confront OCD related fears by exposing the person to a trigger and preventing any compulsions from happening, essentially teaching your brain that you don't need to do anything. Why? Because it's not a threat! And then your brain adjusts understanding tha...

Jess and Alana take a break from the treatment series to do a quick check in. Get a glimpse of how OCD Girls is growing, what new platforms we're on, how you can connect with us and more! Plus, get a little glimpse of our personal lives. We'll be continuing the treatment series soon and our next episode is to be on exposure therapy! Much Love, OCD Girls

Jess and Alana continue the miniseries about treating OCD by talking about Meds for OCD. Warning: This episode features Jess struggling to say large words and inputting her opinion on something she is not an expert in. As always Jess and Alana are NOT medical professionals and always encourage listeners to get help via a PCP, Psych or other medical professional if you are struggling with mental he...

Continuing the miniseries on OCD types of treatment, Jess and Alana talk about Talk Therapy! We talk about what it is, how it can be unhelpful if your therapist isn't aware of OCD or how to treat it, and our experiences! As always, we are not professionals and are just sharing our own personal thoughts and experiences. If you think you have OCD but have not been diagnosed, consider seeing a Doctor...

Alana and Jess start a new miniseries focused on the different types of treatment for OCD. The most common one is...No treatment! Jess and Alana cover what it looks like when someone goes untreated and our own experiences not being treated. Learn our strategies and our recommendations and don't worry, other treatments are soon to follow!

In this episode, Jess and Alana review The Aviator , a film about Howard Hughes. We go through the film's beginning, middle and end and comment our thoughts and feelings, meanwhile of course, commenting on the film's portrayal of OCD and how Leonardo Dicaprio plays Howard Hughes as a character. At the end we tell you whether we think you should watch it and rate the film out of 10. It is recommend...

We are covering Howard Hughes' life, his accomplishments, achievements, and obviously- his OCD. Howard Hughes is famous for aviation, but there's so much more he did and more details about his life that are important to understanding him. Find out about this interesting personality and how his physical illnesses and mental illnesses impacted his life and interactions with those around them.

Jess and Alana discuss four different people in history who had OCD! Find out who they are. Also find out why we mention the Exorcist and how it's connected. Disclaimer: Jess and Alana are not mental health professionals, just individuals who have mental health issues and struggle with OCD. If you are struggling with OCD related symptoms, or any other mental health issues please seek out a therapi...

In our first mini episode, Jess and Alana talk about three celebrities who struggle with OCD and how we relate to them. It can be hard living in the spotlight, especially with a misunderstood mental illness. Find out how they coped. *Disclaimer- Jess and Alana are not trained mental health professionals. Simply humans with mental health issues talking about their opinions and experiences. If you t...

Welcome to OCD Girls! We, Jess and Alana, explain the definition of OCD, some misconceptions, our own personal experiences, and some coping mechanisms. Do you have OCD and are tired of people saying it's just about neatness or organization? Do you have distressing intrusive thoughts and are trying to find ways to cope? Do you know someone who has OCD and wonder why they act the way they do? If you...