In this episode, I talk about therapies, techniques, and interventions that could be harmful or detrimental to OCD treatment.  I discuss...  - ice packs, law of attraction concepts, focusing too much on content, and more - benzodiazepine use for OCD/during treatment - mistakes therapists make including not focusing enough on lifestyle exposures, not having the right demeanor during exposure work, and more For OCD treatment, check out NOCD - head to www.treatmyocd.com and schedule your free 15 minute phone call to get connected with a licensed therapist who specializes in Exposure and Response Prevention.  NOCD is a mobile therapy platform and includes video sessions with a therapist, in addition to peer support, ERP tools, and more.   This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to IOCDF.org, psychologytoday.com,  or nami.org. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennaoverbaugh/support