POCD Explained: Intrusive Thoughts, Fear & OCD Recovery | Lukas S. Snear (NOCD)

Lukas S. Snear, therapist at NOCD, joins The OCD Confessional to explain POCD (Pedophilia OCD) — one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized forms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. POCD is characterized by unwanted intrusive thoughts and fears that cause intense distress, shame, and doubt. Many people suffering from POCD fear that having these thoughts means something about who they are, when in reality OCD is targeting what they fear most. In this episode, we discuss: • What POCD actually is • Intrusive thoughts and OCD • Why POCD creates so much shame • The difference between fear and desire • ERP therapy for POCD • How recovery is possible If you've ever struggled with intrusive thoughts that make you question yourself, this episode offers education, understanding, and hope. 🎧 Full audio available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.