# The Hidden Energy Cost of OCD: Why You Feel So Drained

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Podcast: [The OCD & Anxiety Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ocd-anxiety-podcast-1215243)
Published: 2026-07-11T06:26:45+00:00
Episode link: https://TheOCDandAnxietyPodcast.podbean.com/e/the-hidden-energy-cost-of-ocd-how-stress-drains-you/
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## Resource

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