How Chronically Online Nicole Rafiee Tackles OCD | Get to know OCD Ep 14
YouTuber Nicole Rafiee has built a community of over a million subscribers by sharing her life experiences in the only way she can: honestly and with pop-culture references galore. But when she was diagnosed with OCD in 2021, Nicole initially vowed to keep it private. In this interview, she opens up about why she decided to break her silence, the challenges of living with OCD, and how sharing her journey has helped both herself and others feel less alone. If you or a loved one is struggling with OCD, know there is help. Visit https://learn.nocd.com/YT to learn more. Show notes: 0:00 Intro 1:53 Where Nicole's passion for YouTube started 4:27 When Nicole found out she had OCD 11:05 Lack of a great portrayal of OCD in media 12:38 How cultural identity influenced Nicole’s OCD diagnosis 16:42 OCD “manifesting” worldwide issues 22:16 “What if” ruling Nicole’s life 26:00 Life post-ERP therapy 28:24 No compulsion is ever enough 31:49 Nicole's thoughts have become passing moments 34:09 Being open about OCD on YouTube 39:00 OCD mental compulsions go unnoticed by others 43:18 OCD will never give us the answers we want 43:51 Nicole’s advice for those with OCD 46:51 Outro Follow us on social media: / treatmyocd / treatmyocd / treatmyocd

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