How Comedy and Community Pulled Kristy Quinn Out of Rock Bottom

Kristy Quinn never expected to find herself at rock bottom. Growing up, she struggled with crippling OCD, intrusive thoughts, and overwhelming anxiety — challenges that few around her truly understood. To cope, she turned to alcohol, using it as a way to quiet the never-ending noise in her mind. But what started as an escape quickly became a trap, pulling her deeper into addiction and self-destruction. At her lowest, she suffered seizures, lost her memory, and nearly lost her life. She knew something had to change, but the road to healing felt impossible. How do you rebuild when the very thing you've used to survive is destroying you?For Kristy, the answer came in the form of comedy and community. Taking the stage was terrifying at first, but it was also the first time she felt truly present — fully sober, fully herself. Each joke, each performance, each connection with an audience reminded her that she was more than her struggles. Through ERP therapy, support from others who understood her pain, and a newfound passion for making people feel good, she slowly took back control.Chapters:0:00 Intro0:53 Kristy’s background2:09 Being in the moment while doing comedy5:57 Kristy used to be terrified of doing comedy9:27 OCD has been a part of Kristy’s life since childhood13:13 When Kristy began using alcohol to cope with OCD15:59 Talking about OCD openly19:36 When others don’t understand the disorder 20:42 How Kristy uses OCD in her comedy 22:17 The low point in Kristy’s life26:49 Talk therapy made Kristy’s condition worse29:52 “What if” rules Kristy’ life before ERP therapy31:48 The power of diet and helping others34:46 What Kristy wishes she knew about OCD before37:22 Kristy’s advice if you’re struggling with OCD42:11 Where to find KristyIf you are struggling with OCD, help is available. NOCD Therapists are specialty-trained in ERP therapy, the most proven treatment for OCD, to help you regain your life. Book a free 15-minute call to learn more about specialized treatment at https://learn.nocd.com/YTFollow us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/treatmyocd/https://twitter.com/treatmyocdhttps://www.tiktok.com/@treatmyocd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.