How Battling OCD Led This Scientist to Groundbreaking Discoveries w/Uma Chatterjee

Uma Chatterjee is a leading neuroscientist and researcher specializing in OCD. She bridges her lived experience and rigorous science to understand the disorder that’s impacted her as long as she can remember. In this episode of the Get to know OCD podcast, Uma simplifies the latest OCD research and shares why she’s driven to understand the disorder as deeply as possible.

Show Notes:
0:00 Intro
2:07 If OCD Research Were A Cheese
2:53 What Drives Uma’s Research
5:40 Why OCD Research Is Difficult
7:49 Misunderstanding OCD
9:03 Breaking The Molds Of A Researcher
10:25 Explaining OCD In Simple Terms
14:48 Is OCD Genetic?
16:35 The Harm Of Pseudo Science
20:40 Possible OCD Research Breakthroughs
24:18 Uma’s Goals
27:38 Uma’s Struggles With OCD
39:35 Evidence-Based Treatment
42:39 Dunning-Kruger Effect
47:48 Uma’s Advice To Those Affected By OCD

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[Haileayenew]

I don't wanna live, and after a second, I do.
That's what we all are struggling. Thanks for the words. uma

[GS-wwwk]

This disease is incredibly tormenting to my 13yr old as well as to us as we watch helplessly. You are a light in a dark place. I hope that you will continue your research with this amazing fervor. You are a gift to the world. Brilliant, articulate, and beautiful!! Thank you!

[knifeyforky]

This is amazing. It's difficult to describe in words what an incredible human being Uma is. Uma, If you're reading this, thanks for going to war against this insidious and complex disorder not only for yourself but for all sufferers.
Thanks NOCD team, thanks Patrick, for the channel and this podcast.

[marcmootoo]

Recovering OCD sufferer over here. Great story! Keep on doing the research! Thank you :)

[adamarmstrong]

This was so fascinating, Uma is amazing and the whole nocd team

[chriswolney]

I can relate to a lot of the experiences she mentioned. I had suffered from OCD for about 10 years before I discovered I had it. It was eventually severe discrimination and harassment that drove me to seek treatment. Learning and understanding this disease was what turned a lot of my suffering around. Thanks for sharing her story!

[jugdissbheekha]

After so many years of deep suffering and because it was so much a taboo and misdiagnosed back then it I had to go through years of torment before I was finally diagnosed with Scrupulosity

[sudharoy]

Excellent interview! All the best Uma!

[mamamia]

Very encouraging. Thank you Uma. We hope to be able to see the other side of world like you.

[BDNF_Music]

Thank you Uma, Patrick, and everyone at NOCD for what you do. I have been recently diagnosed with OCD after a decade of misdiagnosis. It was this podcast that helped give me the courage to explore something new. Lots of gratitude 🙏💛

[x..x.]

Been suffering from OCD with 28 years. Doesn't feel like I'll ever get better

[dominicsamuel]

The best person I have ever heard, We all love you
Sister, This is god's doing.He had a great plan for your life, All respect, Honor to your dear husband, I usually never comment.But this video was acceptional, I have literally cried watching this video.All due respect and, honor and love to You and the Nocd community.You all are in our prayers, God birthday you for such a time as this.

Love you all,
Dominic

[cheeseup]

Am I tripping or is Dr. McGrath sounding a bit different in this episode?