"My OCD made me think I was a paedophile" - the dark intrusive thoughts nobody talks about

About this episode

Molly Lambert shares her experience with POCD and the dark intrusive thoughts associated with OCD.

TRIGGER WARNING What happens when your own mind becomes your worst enemy? Today on Tea At Four, Billy and Christie are joined by Molly Lambert (@mollambert) for an unfiltered conversation about the side of OCD the world rarely sees.Molly opens up about her journey with POCD (Paedophilic Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), a theme of OCD characterised by distressing, intrusive thoughts. At 15, Molly believed she was a "monster," leading to a terrifying spiral of "suicide or prison."In this episode, we break down:⭐️ The difference between OCD and General Anxiety.⭐️ Why OCD isn't just about "being clean."⭐️ How Molly moved from "mental torture" to recovery.⭐️ The stigma men and women face when speaking about intrusive thoughts.

People in this episode

Hosts: Billy, Christie

Guest: Molly Lambert

Topics covered

• OCD
• intrusive thoughts
• mental health
• recovery
• stigma

Keywords

• OCD
• POCD
• intrusive thoughts
• mental health
• recovery
• stigma
• anxiety

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: POCD

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