A Talk with Robert Fox on OCD type Parts

Robert Fox, an IFS Level 3 trained therapist diagnosed with OCD at 21, shares his journey of managing the condition through Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. He recounts early symptoms of needing to confess due to extreme guilt and later struggles with hand-washing compulsions. A particularly low point was his hospitalization, where standard CBT treatment proved ineffective, leading to hopelessness. Discovering IFS and experiencing an unburdening demo with Dick Schwartz marked a turning point, releasing anger related to his father's conditional acceptance. Fox highlights the role of shame in OCD and the similarities between OCD and addiction, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and curiosity towards one's parts. He advises listeners struggling with OCD to seek therapists who approach healing with compassion and humanity.