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The Anxious Truth - A Panic, Anxiety, and Mental Health Podcast

The Anxious Truth - A Panic, Anxiety, and Mental Health Podcast

OCD and Acceptance - How Does That Work? | Ep 344

May 20, 2026 · 39m

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Send in a question or comment via text. Many people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) struggle to understand how the concept of acceptance applies to their recovery. While it seems straightforward in the context of panic disorder or health anxiety, where sufferers learn to accept temporary physical sensations, applying acceptance to distressing intrusive thoughts and images can feel confusing or even dangerous. In this episode of The Anxious Truth, I'm joined by OCD specialists Joanna ...