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Tornado Phobia

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Tornado phobia, also known as lilapsophobia, is the intense fear and irrational compulsions you have around tornadoes, such as constantly checking weather apps and preparing emergency shelters. Erin explains how reasonable doubt differs from obsessional doubt and introduces exposure and response prevention strategies to help navigate these anxieties.

00:00 Introduction to OCD Awareness

00:07 Understanding Relationship OCD

00:59 Meet Erin: Your OCD Specialist

01:54 Phobia of Hurricanes and Tornadoes

02:09 Exploring Phobias and OCD

02:58 Tornado Fear and OCD

13:48 Reasonable vs. Obsessional Doubt

23:59 Exposure and Response Prevention Strategies

30:22 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes