Silence to Strength: Camaryn Swanson's Journey with Harm OCD | Get to know OCD Ep 11

Social media influencer Camaryn Swanson spent seven months in silence with a severe case of harm OCD. At first, she had no idea what she was facing — but now, she’s opening up about her journey, the struggles, and how it’s shaped her into a stronger person. Hear Camaryn’s heartfelt account and discover how she’s using her experience to inspire others.

Show notes:
0:00 Intro
1:36 Camaryn’s Elements brand
2:27 Camaryn’s OCD journey before she knew it was OCD
5:19 The TikTok video that triggered Camaryn’s obsessive thoughts
12:46 How Camaryn found out she had OCD
19:49 Reflecting on intrusive thoughts after therapy
22:14 OCD can distort your reality 
26:36 OCD’s favorite phrase
29:06 How real Camaryn’s OCD felt
30:00 The doubting disorder
31:34 How Camaryn balances her career and treatment
35:37 Strange thoughts are normal
36:13 Camaryn’s ERP experience
41:34 Life after treatment
44:05 Living with OCD can be unrelatable to others 
46:47 “I’m so OCD” and the stigma
49:23 A message of hope
51:55 Camaryn’s future aspirations
54:24 Having a strong support system

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