Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Kerry Osborn believed her OCD was helping her — giving her a sense of control in situations that felt uncertain and overwhelming. What started after a traumatic experience slowly turned into a system of rules, rituals, and “if I do this, then nothing bad will happen” thinking that took over more and more of her life. It didn’t feel irrational at the time. It felt necessary.
In this episode, Kerry shares how OCD convinced her she had control, why that belief was so hard to let go of, and what changed when she finally started confronting it in therapy. It’s an honest look at how convincing OCD can be — and what it takes to break out of it.
At NOCD, we specialize in exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, the most effective treatment for OCD—a treatment that can help you live a fulfilling life. If you’re ready to take your first step, book a free 15-minute call with us at learn.nocd.com/YT
Kerry's book about her OCD experience:
amazon.com/Obsessive-Outsider-Obsessive-Compulsive-Disorder-abundantly/dp/0578577089
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Kerry Osborn believed her OCD was helping her — giving her a sense of control in situations that felt uncertain and overwhelming. What started after a traumatic experience slowly turned into a system of rules, rituals, and “if I do this, then nothing bad will happen” thinking that took over more and more of her life. It didn’t feel irrational at the time. It felt necessary.
In this episode, Kerry shares how OCD convinced her she had control, why that belief was so hard to let go of, and what changed when she finally started confronting it in therapy. It’s an honest look at how convincing OCD can be — and what it takes to break out of it.
At NOCD, we specialize in exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, the most effective treatment for OCD—a treatment that can help you live a fulfilling life. If you’re ready to take your first step, book a free 15-minute call with us at learn.nocd.com/YT
Kerry's book about her OCD experience:
amazon.com/Obsessive-Outsider-Obsessive-Compulsive-Disorder-abundantly/dp/0578577089
Follow us on social media:
instagram.com/treatmyocd
twitter.com/treatmyocd
tiktok.com/@treatmyocd
