Story: Regan (Harm and contamination OCD, panic attacks) (#521)

Story: Regan (Harm and contamination OCD, panic attacks) (#521)

Published: January 18, 2026

Duration: 42:28

In episode 521 I chat with Regan who has kindly agreed to share her OCD story with us. 

We discuss her OCD story, the journey to getting an OCD diagnosis, moving countries in adolescence, panic attacks, harm themed OCD, contamination themed OCD, exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), nightmares, childhood experiences of OCD, her cat in the context of OCD, her partner, the grounding techniques Regan uses, and much more. Hope it helps. 

Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/regan-521

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