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Understanding Real Event OCD: When the Past Fuels Obsession

Understanding Real Event OCD: When the Past Fuels Obsession

Update: 2025-09-26
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In this episode, Dr. David Puder is joined by OCD specialist Kevin Foss to dive deep into Real Event OCD, which is a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder where real past experiences become the focus of endless rumination, guilt, and shame. Together, they unpack the symptoms, real-life examples, and how this subtype differs from PTSD, moral injury, and other forms of OCD. The discussion highlights evidence-based treatments like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and medication options, while also offering guidance for loved ones supporting someone with OCD.

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Understanding Real Event OCD: When the Past Fuels Obsession

Understanding Real Event OCD: When the Past Fuels Obsession