Story: Amanda Arulanandam (#331)

<p class="p1">In episode 331 I chat with Amanda Arulanandam who has kindly agreed to share her story.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p1">We talk about her story, growing up catholic, sexual intrusive thoughts, fears of sinning, seeking help from her priest, some of her compulsions, hitting rock bottom and considering suicide, doing exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), how her grandmother helped her, her grandmother’s own struggles, what else helps her, and much more.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p1">Show notes: <a href= "https://theocdstories.com/episode/amanda-331"><span class= "s1">https://theocdstories.com/episode/</span><span class= "s2">amanda-331</span></a></p> <p class="p1"><strong>The podcast is made possible by NOCD</strong>. NOCD offers affordable, effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans, if they currently take your insurance, or to download their free app, head over to <a href= "https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories"><span class= "s3"><em>https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories</em></span></a></p>