OCD and Harry Potter - How they are alike (VIDEO)

[ocdandanxiety]

⁣There are many scenes in Harry Potter that can show how OCD works without knowing it. ⠀

A scene with the devil's snare shows OCD, compulsions, and the struggle.⠀

Devil's Snare is an extremely dangerous plant that will, as suggested by its name, ensnare wizards when disturbed. It strangles those who approach it by wrapping them in its tendrils.⠀⠀

Topics discussed:⠀⠀

👉Comparing OCD to the Devil's snare from Harry Potter.⠀

👉How vines are like OCD themes or topics.⠀

👉How struggling in the vines are like compulsions.⠀

👉How Herminie accommodated their OCD using a spell.⠀

👉Gaining freedom by using exposure and response prevention.⠀

👉What you learn by continuing to use compulsions with your OCD.⠀

👉Example of how to act during an exposure.⠀

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As always, bloopers/mess ups at the end to show that none of us are perfect and never will be.⠀⠀

Remember, when it comes to your OCD; it is your job to "Face The Unknown".⠀

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DISCLOSURE: Although I am a licensed therapist. This video is not intended to replace medical advice. This is for information purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a local mental health professional.⠀

[Joe_Brown]

OMG! I love Harry Potter AND I have OCD. I have been a subscriber on youtube for a while. Your videos are super helpful, to the point and they all r suuper interesing

[ocdandanxiety in reply to Joe_Brown]

You're too nice! Thanks so much for the kind words! It helps me stay motivated to continue making them! 😃 I hope you're doing well!