Dear Abbey, OCD can sometimes make us a bit rigid

Hi!! Today is my final episode of Dear Abbey. This podcast has meant and will always mean the world to me. I explain why I am letting this podcast go and how I want to spend time expressing what it is like living with a mental illness in other ways and formats! I love you guys SO SO much!!!!!!!!!!

Todayyy we talked all about how maybe we don't really want everything to be easy. It feels good to work for a dream. We talk about how OCD or anxiety can make us give things up that we really want because of doubt or just struggling to push past our comfort zone. I also shared some dubs and L's from the past few weeks. One of those L's being how often I have felt panicky. Then I share all of my favorite video games to play during spooky season and all through fall!Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!! Love you guys!!

Todayyy we walked all about social anxiety. We talked about the fear of being seen and perceived. We talked about how to help release some of those fears and steps we can take. We also talk about my feud with bees and my love for painting and doll making! We end the episode talking about learning to trust yourself even when you feel your family doesn't understand you.Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!! Love you guys!!

Todayyy I talk about the BTS concert I went to with my mom, I share some L's for the week and then go into the details of being present in the moment. The main topic I discuss is all about the fear of falling back into rock bottom. When you experience a shocking amount of despair and work your way out of it, it can be scary sometimes to imagine falling back to that rock bottom. But I share some encouraging ideas and thoughts to hopefully ease that fear's grip.Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!! Love you guys!!

Todayyy we talk about the rigidity that can accompany OCD and the need to be all or nothing. I share about the losses in my family the past few weeks and some of my feelings. We end the episode talking about intuition and OCD. It can be hard to tell the difference, so I answer a listener submission around confusing the two.Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!! Love you guys!!

Todayyy we talk about a few reasons why waiting to care for yourself until you feel "good enough" or "worthy" can be a cruel trick. Often times when we feel unworthy or not good enough.. that is the exact moment we need love and care the most. I share my dubs and L's from the week along with diving into the details of being more aware of my own reliance on distractions sometimes. We end the episode answering a listener submission around releasing resentment when it feels almost impossible.Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!! Love you guys!!

Todayyy we talk about how to help letting go of an unpleasant feeling that never seems to leave. But first we talk about the dubs and L's from the week, then I talk about sweet moments while going in the details. We get back into getting to know yourself and being curious about what thoughts are circulating in your brain. Not to believe every thought, but to simply understand what's really going on inside! I share some other possible ways to let this sticky feeling pass. I then end the episode with a listener submission about when others or even yourself are scared you are "faking" your diagnoses. Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!! Love you guys!!

Todayyy we talk about getting rid of resentment and about a certain way to minimize this from happening in your relationships. I first talk about some dubs and L's from the past few weeks. Then I go into the details about vocabulary and why I am trying to learn more words! Then I talk about being more curious versus accusatory in your relationship and how this may help build connection over resentment. I then end the episode sharing some observations around over-consumption both materially and virtually.Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!! Love you guys!!

Todayyy we talk all about the feeling of not being enough and needing to be perfect. I share some of me religious OCD healing I had to do because of perfectionism. We go over some reasons we may have these feelings and some things we can do to develop a healthier mindset when it comes to being imperfect. The world can be loud and make us feel small and not enough but you really are enough and doing better than you think. Maybe there is a way you can be a tad gentler with yourself.Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!! Love you guys!!

Todayyy we talk about coming out of a depressive episode and how it is a time to practice lots of love and patience! I talk about my dub for this week which has been my crafts, including a miniature desk with old parchment hahaha. I then go into the detail of my favorite book and short film, and share why I love it so. I then go into the main topic of this week's episode which is all about burn out. I talk about feeling creatively burnt out and the feeling of dread that comes with the pressure to perform. I share some tips to possibly help with this feeling. I then end the episode answering a Dear Abbey submission around feeling unsure about a marriage after some rocky times.Call 909-817-1742 to leave a “Dear Abbey” voicemail or leave a text with a question or asking for advice!! Love you guys!!