How OCD Hijacks Your Brain with Angie Greene

Angie’s OCD obsessions are that she has committed her worst, most insidious, fears.

Officially diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) when she was 19, some of Angie’s earliest memories are of obsessions, compulsions and seeking reassurance.

Joining us in the studio, Angie talks to Hugh, Ryan and Josh about the reality of living with OCD, how she navigates particularly bad episodes with her partner, and why she wouldn’t wish it on her worst enemy

Angie explains false memories, and the lengths she has gone to seek reassurance, and finally, why it is so important to her to create something that helps people feel less alone.

In amongst all of the OCD chat, Hugh asks Angie about her anti-discrimination work and the beautiful story of where that passion came from.

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Chapters
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Trailer
1:27
Angie Hugh dont do small talk
3:46
Why Angie accepted an ARIA on behalf of Sia
5:45
Growing Up in Sporting Royalty
7:45
Why Angies Brother Came Out To Her
10:41
Im Crying Because I Could Have Helped
13:21
Why Feeling Safe To Be Yourself Matters
15:02
Angies Moral Compass Where Does It Come From
18:17
OCD Obsessions Compulsions Reassurance
20:45
OCD Stereotypes vs Reality
22:52
Feeling Like A Bad Kid
24:52
Why OCD Makes Your Excruciatingly SelfAware
28:02
Examples of Intrusive Thoughts
30:23
Invisible Compulsions Kissing Hugging Incest
32:19
Relationship OCD Constant Fear of Cheating On Your Partner
34:37
OCD False Memories How The Brain Builds Evidence
36:10
Why Reassurance Seeking Never Brings Relief
39:13
What Its Like Loving Someone With OCD
41:40
What OCD Has Cost Angie Peace Presence Precious Moments
50:08
Why Getting The Right Treatment Was Lifechanging
54:52
What Exposure Response Prevention ERP Actually Looks Like
57:02
How To Support Someone With OCD
59:01
How Angie and Her Husband Manage OCD Episodes
1:02:53
Finding Your People Through OCD
1:05:15
How To Respond When Someone Tells You They Have OCD
1:08:24
Tips for Supporting Someone Who Has OCD
Transcript
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