Near the end of last year, I was doing a spiritual healing/meditation program online. I like yoga and eastern religions, so I thought it would help my chakras and make me more in tune with my spirit or whatnot. Maybe I was subconsciously trying to get help for my OCD. Reasons aside, the point is that I…
My doctor told me at my last appointment that he hasn’t ever used hand sanitizer. For real? Maybe he is lying or maybe he is at the other extreme from where I usually live. But never? I think I told him something to the effect of “Good job! You’ve probably saved so much money.”
Here is what it’s like when a loved one of yours is suffering from OCD, from the OCD Mormon’s Husband. Backing Out of Plans A few years ago we moved from Utah to California. Many people in the ward there were so nice and wanted to be friends with us, the new couple in the…
I have to say that Jacob is probably one of my favorite Book of Mormon characters. He doesn’t have the same war glory as Moroni or sheer brass as Ammon, but I feel like I can relate to Jacob. Why? Because I think he was a little bit like me, at least in regards to…
I’m lucky. From past experiences and relationships, my husband understands what it’s like to deal with someone who has a mental illness. He appreciates my struggle and didn’t say “good luck with that, I’m going to let you deal with that on your own.” It was my husband who encouraged me to seek help and continues…