Living with taboo intrusions brings added layers of shame, guilt, and self-loathing - and living with POCD - intrusions about pedophilia with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - is a theme that can be tormenting and isolating. This theme keeps people silent. It keeps people frozen in fear of the 'what if people knew I had these intrusions?'

So, they stay silent. They stay alone in these thoughts, images, and sensations out of fear of being misunderstood, arrested, ostracized, or found to be a monster.

In this episode, three individuals share their stories of 'A Day in the Life of POCD' in hopes you will learn more about what it is like to live in the brain of someone with POCD, and also that if you are experiencing these intrusions, you are not alone and it is OKAY to reach out for help and support.

For more information on POCD - please refer to my videos on Youtube at Chrissie Hodges or any one of these websites:

www.ocdonline.com, www.nocd.com, www.ocdbaltimore.com, www.ocdla.com, www.madeofmillions.com

This is not an uncommon theme, but can be greatly stigmatized and misunderstood. Please reach out for help and support if you are living with POCD or any taboo themes because you deserve to be understood, and accepted despite what your brain is telling you!

If you are looking for community, connection, and a place where others just get it. Join my online community for weekly support through groups and one-on-one peer support, monthly events and classes. https://the-ocd-support-community.mn.co

*Important Disclosure:

This podcast is for psycho-educational purposes only and it’s not intended to replace the guidance of a qualified professional.

"Hiding the Truth I Couldn't Allow the World to See"

In the debut episode of Intrusive Thoughts Unmasked, host and creator Chrissie Hodges shares two pivotal chapters of her life, the times when the mask she wore felt like the only way to survive. Believing she had to hide her true self to be accepted, Chrissie built personas that promised safety but delivered isolation.

Through raw storytelling and honest reflection, Chrissie explores how those masks shaped her identity, how they eventually cracked, and how stepping into her authentic self led to connection, community, and a sense of belonging she never thought possible.

This episode invites listeners to consider the masks they wear and what becomes possible when we finally take them off.

Visit our website to learn more about Intrusive Thoughts Unmasked at:

www.intrusivethoughtsunmasked.com

And support, pledge, or sponsor our podcast at our Patreon account at

https://www.patreon.com/c/intrusivethoughtsunmasked