Hidden in Plain Sight - ADHD, ASD, and OCD - The Often Missed Diagnoses Driving Overthinking, People Pleasing, Perfectionism,
Dr. Lauren Schaefer
11 episodes
2 weeks ago
If breathing exercises have ever felt uncomfortable, overwhelming, or hard to follow, you’re not alone. We’ll keep this simple, slow, and flexible. This practice includes tactile and visual strategies to help you better engage the diaphragm and, in turn, activate the vagus nerve and signal safety to the body. As we go, you may notice thoughts, distractions, or a desire to do it correctly. That’s okay. Nothing needs to be fixed or pushed away. You can come back to the sound of my voice w...
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If breathing exercises have ever felt uncomfortable, overwhelming, or hard to follow, you’re not alone. We’ll keep this simple, slow, and flexible. This practice includes tactile and visual strategies to help you better engage the diaphragm and, in turn, activate the vagus nerve and signal safety to the body. As we go, you may notice thoughts, distractions, or a desire to do it correctly. That’s okay. Nothing needs to be fixed or pushed away. You can come back to the sound of my voice w...
When the Mind Won’t Stop Checking: OCD and Mental Compulsions
Hidden in Plain Sight - ADHD, ASD, and OCD - The Often Missed Diagnoses Driving Overthinking, People Pleasing, Perfectionism,
15 minutes
2 months ago
When the Mind Won’t Stop Checking: OCD and Mental Compulsions
Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Lauren Schaefer unpacks the often invisible or overlooked side of OCD, mental compulsions. While many people associate OCD with visible rituals or checking behaviors, for others the compulsions happen largely in the mind: replaying conversations, analyzing motives, or mentally reviewing to find certainty and relief. Lauren explores how these silent loops can disguise themselves as problem-solving or “just being thorough,” yet quietly maintain anxiety and se...
Hidden in Plain Sight - ADHD, ASD, and OCD - The Often Missed Diagnoses Driving Overthinking, People Pleasing, Perfectionism,
If breathing exercises have ever felt uncomfortable, overwhelming, or hard to follow, you’re not alone. We’ll keep this simple, slow, and flexible. This practice includes tactile and visual strategies to help you better engage the diaphragm and, in turn, activate the vagus nerve and signal safety to the body. As we go, you may notice thoughts, distractions, or a desire to do it correctly. That’s okay. Nothing needs to be fixed or pushed away. You can come back to the sound of my voice w...
