Breaking Free from OCD, Anxiety & Stress with Matt Codde

In this series, I am discussing common fears and obsessions that people with OCD experience. In this episode, I am going to discuss the fear of having obsessions or intrusive thoughts pop up, along with the fear of getting anxious and getting stuck in OCD. This is a common fear where the individual experiences unwanted intrusive thoughts related to regressing or falling back into the OCD loop. So...

In this episode, I am going to discuss how to overcome HOCD, homosexual OCD, or Gay OCD. This is a common form of OCD where the individual experiences unwanted intrusive thoughts related to their sexual orientation. In this episode, I am going to define HOCD and discuss the recovery process. We hope that this video has aided you significantly. Watch out for more upcoming live videos in our YouTube...

In this episode, we are going to talk about how to deal with intrusive thoughts related to losing control and accidentally hurting someone. Intrusive thoughts are unwanted and involuntary thoughts that are disturbing and uncomfortable. These thoughts often lead to a great deal of stress and anxiety for the person experiencing them. As a reminder, intrusive thoughts do not reflect nor define the pe...

In this episode, we are going to talk about how to deal with intrusive thoughts related to hurting someone while driving. This is often referred to as a sub-type of OCD called hit-and-run OCD. When a person experiences Hit-and-Run OCD they will have intrusive or unwanted thoughts about hurting other people while driving, and then engaging in various compulsive behaviors (mental and physical) to ne...

In this episode, we are continuing our series on dealing with various intrusive thoughts. Specifically in this episode, we are going to talk about how to deal with intrusive thoughts related to hurting animals. Intrusive thoughts are defined as thoughts that invade a person’s awareness. Intrusive thoughts are not reflective of a person’s true desires and are generally categorized as ego-dystonic....

In this episode, we are going to talk about how to deal with intrusive thoughts related to self-harm. Intrusive thoughts related to self-harm are often very painful and confusing for the individual. Additionally, these thoughts generally do not reflect the true desires of the individual. In this episode, we are also going to differentiate and discuss the idea between intrusive thoughts that are re...

In this episode, we are going to talk about how to deal with intrusive harmful and violent thoughts towards a loved one or someone you know. In this episode, I am going to discuss a few case studies of people that I’ve worked with and the strategies that we implemented to help them break out of the loop of harmful and violent intrusive thoughts. It is important to remember that intrusive thoughts...

Hey Guys, Welcome to another episode of The OCD & Anxiety Show. In this new series, we are going to talk about dealing with intrusive thoughts. Intrusive thoughts are unwanted thoughts that invade a person’s mind and generally cause a great deal of distress. Oftentimes intrusive thoughts will become stuck in a loop in a person’s mind. They are often centered on taboo topics around sex, violenc...

Welcome to the final episode of our series on how to help a family member with OCD & Anxiety. If you are just joining us please begin with the first episode because this series builds upon itself and I want to make sure you have the entire context of this series prior to this episode. In this episode, we are going to discuss what to do when someone you know, who suffers from OCD & Anxiety,...

In this episode, we are going to talk about the importance of identifying OCD & Anxiety as a common enemy that your family system is facing together. I often refer to OCD as the ‘invisible enemy’ in the room. OCD is like a lens that clouds and distorts our vision. Sometimes we are so lost in the lens of OCD that we don’t even know we are lost. And when that happens we often begin to see our lo...

In this episode, we are going to continue our series on how to help a family member with OCD & Anxiety, and specifically we are going to discuss how to deal with anger and frustration. If your family member or loved one experiences OCD & Anxiety there will definitely be times when you both feel overwhelmed, physically and emotionally.  It is important to remember that making reactive...

Today we are going to continue our series on providing helpful tips and strategies to family members and loved ones of a person dealing with OCD & Anxiety. In this episode, we are going to talk about the concept of providing reassurance to someone who is wrestling with OCD and Anxiety. If your loved one is wrestling with OCD & Anxiety, it is a logical thing to do to provide reassurance abo...

Welcome back to another series of the OCD & Anxiety show which focuses on providing helpful tips and strategies to family members and loved ones of a person dealing with OCD & Anxiety. In this first episode, we are going to discuss the importance of taking care of yourself (as a family member or as a loved one) while supporting someone who is suffering from OCD and Anxiety. When someone in...

In this episode, we are going to continue our series on Meditation and Mindfulness, and today we are going to focus on how to use Mindfulness for intrusive thoughts and unwanted thoughts. Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment in a nonjudgmental way. It involves our ability to consciously decide to embrace and accept what is currently happening, with our thoughts, ou...

In this episode, we are going to continue our series on Meditation and Mindfulness, and today we are going to focus on Mindfulness. Jon Kabat Zinn defines Mindfulness as paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally. A common roadblock I see many people who struggle with OCD & Anxiety run into is trying to use Mindfulness to cure OCD & Anxiety. While both meditation...

In this episode, we are going to continue our series on Meditation and Mindfulness, specifically, how meditation and mindfulness can help you with your OCD recovery journey. If you wrestle with OCD & Anxiety, meditation and mindfulness can feel particularly challenging because being present with OCD & Anxiety means being willing to experience intrusive thoughts and anxious feelings head-on...

Hey guys, In this episode, we are starting a new series on Meditation and Mindfulness. To begin this series I am going to discuss the ‘voice in your mind’ and how it fuels OCD, Anxiety, and Psychological Stress. I am going to be reviewing a short passage from the book The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle and share some top insights from this book as well. I hope this episode can help you gain a littl...

Hey guys, In this episode, we are starting a new series on Meditation and Mindfulness. To begin this series I am going to discuss the ‘voice in your mind’ and how it fuels the OCD, Anxiety, and Psychological Stress. I am going to be reviewing a short passage from the book The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle and share some top insights from this book as well. I hope this episode can help you gain a l...

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In this episode of our series entitled “the most common mistakes in OCD treatment”, we are going to discuss the concepts of getting stuck in the different layers of OCD & Anxiety. If you’re suffering from OCD, you may ask yourself  “how do my OCD thoughts develop?”. Many people also ask whether OCD is genetic or learned over time. So in this episode, I am going to share some triggering fa...

In this episode of our series entitled ‘the most common mistakes in OCD treatment’, we are going to discuss common mistakes with ERP or Exposure Response Prevention Therapy. ERP is a type of behavioral therapy that exposes people to situations that provoke their obsessions and the resulting distress while helping them prevent their compulsive responses. If you’re suffering from OCD, you may find y...

In this new series, we are going to discuss the most common mistakes in OCD treatment. If you’re suffering from OCD, then you know how tempting it is to try and “figure out” whatever you are worried about. The problem is OCD presents us with questions that generally will never have a clear-cut answer. And the harder we try to figure it out and the more information we get, the most confused and los...

In this new series, we are going to discuss the most common mistakes in OCD treatment. If you’re suffering from OCD, you may find yourself wondering why your OCD seems to get worse the harder you try to make it go away. It seems like a complete paradox. The harder you fight, the worse it gets. It is exhausting. The reality is your struggle is probably not due to a lack of effort, but just misplace...