IMPERFIX: How Rick Davies Deals with His OCD

Jun 14, 2024 15 min

About this episode

Living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is not a life sentence, as Rick Davies so eloquently tells Hugh and Josh in this episode of The Imperfix. Best known as Jimmy from the TV show 'Offspring', Rick is unbelievably vulnerable in sharing his story with OCD - from the awkward and painful compulsions, to the relief of a diagnosis at 18 years old. Here Rick share's how he was inspired by the trailblazing work of Penny Moodie and talks through finding peace and happiness amidst the torment. 🎧 Things to listen to <ul> <li>Rick’s full Imperfects episode - <a href="https://bit.ly/3wZQmHf">https://bit.ly/3wZQmHf</a> </li> <li>Penny’s Imperfects episode on OCD - <a href="https://bit.ly/459PbkY">https://bit.ly/459PbkY</a> </li> </ul> 📖 Things to read <ul></ul> <ul> <li>Penny’s book, The Joy Thief: How OCD steals your happiness and how to get it back - <a href="https://bit.ly/3x3IG6T">bit.ly/3x3IG6T</a></li> </ul> The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.  See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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