Let Me Tell You How I Feel (Episode 153)

Let Me Tell You How I Feel (Episode 153)

From Disordered: Anxiety Help by Josh Fletcher and Drew Linsalata

April 24, 2026 · 40 min

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The episode discusses the compulsive need to express feelings and monitor physical sensations in the context of anxiety and OCD.

Let's start with a success story from the UK. While being medically monitored for four hours, our listener realized how much attention she was giving to her physical symptoms. Her story highlights the difference between noticing a sensation and compulsively monitoring it. -- Want to talk about this episode and interact with others that share your experience in a supportive and encouraging environment? Check the Disordered Community space: https://disordered.fm/community -- Which leads us to a conversation about the urge to ALWAYS talk about how you feel - either out loud or silently in an internal dialogue. We discuss the "telling compulsion," which is a common behavior for those struggling with anxiety and OCD. This is the urge to immediately report every physical sensation or intrusive thought to someone else. The Safety Seek : Telling others how you feel is often a safety behavior used to gain temporary reassurance. The "Problem Shared" Myth : While talking about emotions is generally seen as healthy, in the context of an anxiety disorder, it can become a repetitive loop that keeps the brain in a state of high alert. Internal Monitoring : You don't have to…

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