Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Have you ever had a fear that felt completely real, even when you knew it most likely wasn’t? John Green has. In this video, John shares how OCD fears can blur the line between thoughts and reality, and why no amount of reassurance ever feels like enough. He opens up about the constant checking and excessive googling that once consumed hours of his day, and why trying to “logic away” his fear never worked.

John also talks about what changed after he started exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, and how gradually facing his fears, in a safe environment with a specialty-trained professional, gave him a greater ability to exist in the world.

At NOCD, we specialize in exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), 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