For today’s post, I wanted to revisit my most recent appointment with my doctor and give some examples of what contamination exposures and a “beat OCD” plan looks like for those who might be curious or are going through similar issues.
Prayer as a Compulsion: More on Scrupulosity
Lately the topic of scrupulosity has been coming up “around” me. Of course, it has come up in regards to my book (so, yes, there will be a bit about it in the book), but it has also come up with my doctor in passing and in personal correspondence. So. I thought I would address some potential…
Back to Therapy
I had taken a break from seeing my psychologist for awhile. In fact, November was the last time I had a proper appointment… until last week.
Everyday Thursday
I feel like almost every time I sit down to write an Everyday Thursday post, I suddenly forget what happened in that last week, becoming overwhelmed by the responsibility of remembering. These last few days, I have been working on my book edits. I also got my headshots taken (a harrowing and exhausting experience). I…
When OCD Fights Back
There seems to be a common phenomenon shared by many after they first start treatment for OCD (or even after they have been engaged in treatment for awhile), and it involves the OCD fighting back. We’d hope, of course, that OCD suddenly became passive once we decided to stand up to it. Unfortunately, that is…