Show Notes
Rainn Wilson describes his intrusive thoughts as “a shoe in the dryer”—relentless, loud, and impossible to ignore. Howie Mandel can relate.
Both entertainers live with OCD, and while their symptoms show up differently, their stories follow a similar path: from years of confusion before being diagnosed, to the relief of finally having a name for what they were experiencing, to speaking up so others can find help faster than they did.
In this special episode of Get to know OCD, the two actors sit down with Dr. Patrick McGrath, NOCD's Chief Clinical Officer, to talk about… • Why OCD feels so real • How stigma and misunderstandings kept Howie silent for years • How ERP therapy and medication changed Rainn’s life • Why being open about OCD matters • Their advice for anyone who’s struggling
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