# Why You Can’t Relax: OCD’s Hidden Fuel

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Podcast: [The OCD & Anxiety Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ocd-anxiety-podcast-1215243)
Published: 2026-04-15T04:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://TheOCDandAnxietyPodcast.podbean.com/e/why-you-cant-switch-off-the-hidden-fuel-behind-ocd/
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