95. Unraveling OCD: A Game-Changing Approach with Dr. Reid Wilson

Have you ever found yourself caught in a never-ending cycle of anxious thoughts and compulsive behaviors? Do you constantly feel overwhelmed by the intrusive thoughts that seem to control your every move? If so, you're not alone. Millions of people around the world struggle with anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), but there is hope.

In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, we're chatting with Dr. Reid Wilson, a clinical psychologist who specializes in anxiety disorders and OCD. With his groundbreaking approach, he has helped countless individuals regain control of their lives and find relief from the grip of anxiety.

During our conversation, Dr. Wilson shares his incredible self-help program called the 6-Moment Game. This program is all about empowering individuals to effectively manage their obsessions. And let me tell you, it's a game-changer!

Dr. Wilson emphasizes that the content of our obsessions is actually irrelevant. It's all about how we handle them. He introduces us to the concept of the 6-Moment Game, which involves being mindful of the present moment and dealing with obsessions and urges as they come up.

 

In This Episode

• [00:47] Introduction to Dr. Reid Wilson and his expertise in self-help for anxiety disorders and OCD 
• [01:12] The importance of understanding OCD
• [03:47] Introducing the concept of the 6-Moment Game
• [04:22] The “six moments” process
• [11:58] The importance of moving forward and not getting caught up in the prepositional phrases of obsessions
• [15:55] Self-help treatment and collaborative therapy
• [19:10] The importance of provoking distressing uncertainty.
• [20:22] Creating rules and following a game plan
• [24:32] Understanding the simplicity and difficulty of the process of managing OCD

 

Notable Quotes

• [03:40] “The six moments are a manifestation of what we've learned. So we learn about principles. We understand that we're playing a mental game against this really very powerful disorder. And when we kind of learn those principles, we're going to bring them down into the moment.” - Dr. Reid
• [23:14] “The brain works best when the unconscious mind is out of the way.” - Dr. Reid

 

Our Guest

Dr. Reid Wilson

Dr. Reid Wilson is  a recognized expert in anxiety disorders and OCD self-help for over 30 years and leads Anxieties.com, an Anxiety Disorders Treatment Center. He has authored several acclaimed books, including "Stopping the Noise in Your Head: The New Way to Overcome Anxiety and Worry" and "Don’t Panic," and has appeared on shows like Oprah and Good Morning America. His contributions were honored by ADAA and the OCD Foundation with their highest awards in 2014 and 2019.

 

Resources & Links

Kristina Orlova, LMFT

• https://www.instagram.com/ocdwhisperer/
• https://www.youtube.com/c/OCDWhispererChannel
• https://www.korresults.com/
• https://www.onlineocdacademy.com

Dr. Reid Wilson

• https://anxieties.com
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/rreidwilson/

 

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Please note, while our host is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders in the state of California, this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for therapy.

Stay tuned for bi-weekly episodes filled with valuable insights and tips for managing OCD and anxiety. And remember, keep going in the meantime. See you in the next episode!