S4E156: New Year, Same Fear: Handling OCD in 2026

Описание: Did Nicole ghost the fam? 👀

Not exactly.

In this honest check-in episode, I’m sharing why my unplanned break was actually response prevention in action. OCD loves perfection, explanations, and over-responsibility. This time? I chose silence. And that matters.

As we step into 2026, we’re talking about “New Year, Same Fear.” OCD doesn’t disappear at midnight on January 1st. In fact, transitions—new semesters, new jobs, new bills, new expectations—can make it louder.

In this episode, we cover:

✨ Why it’s okay not to “perform” your pain or healing
✨ How non-engagement can be powerful ERP
✨ Sitting with discomfort using ACT principles
✨ Why familiar fear doesn’t mean lifelong suffering
✨ Real hope through evidence-based treatments like ERP, ICBT, ACT, and medication

Whether you’re an OCD warrior or supporting someone you love, this is your reminder: you are not alone. We can bear discomfort. We can choose values over fear. We are building hope—even in quiet seasons.

🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode (including the International OCD Foundation, ICBT info, and training links) are available at:
https://www.ocdfamilypodcast.com

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Timestamps At-A-Glance:

00:00 Greetings
00:54 Intro (With Music)
01:40 Catching Up
08:39 Resource Roundup
12:36 Goodbye

#OCD #ERP #ICBT #ACT #MentalHealth #OCDRecovery #anxietysupport