POW! An extremely disturbing thought jolted into my mind. I don’t know how much I slept that night - maybe an hour at best. I was 13 years old. Had this happened today, I would have brushed it off as noise - mental clutter. However, at age 13, I was untrained and unprepared for what was in front of me. OCD Compulsions to Reduce Anxiety This was the start of my journey dealing with obsessive...
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How OCD Made Me Self-Isolate – Hussain’s Story
Jul 22, 2024
My Journey Through Fear and Isolation The Beginning: Trapped by My Mind I remember the first time I felt truly trapped by my mind. It was a sunny afternoon, the kind where the warmth of the sun should have been enough to melt away any worries. But instead, I felt an...

The Deceptive Monster OCD
Apr 22, 2024
OCD, also known as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, might be perceived by others as the urge to keep everything in shape and organized. But no, it is NOT that! The social stigma created around OCD is devastating, which is one of the many reasons it feels terrible to be...

God’s Love and OCD Recovery – My Story
Aug 8, 2023
I have only recently become a Christian, yet God's love has helped me in irreplaceable ways, specifically with my mental health struggles. I struggle with depression, anxiety, and OCD. College Orientation I will be moving across the United States for college in a few...

Brooke’s Story – I Am Not My OCD
Aug 7, 2023
My Story Hi, my name is Brooke. I’m a teen, and I’ve been on a lot of meds in my life. At one point, my psychiatrist started me on medication but did not wean me from another medicine I was taking. Consequently, I ended up going to the hospital with a severe reaction....

Bobbie’s Story
Jun 2, 2023
I was once told that God doesn't call the qualified but instead qualifies the called according to His purpose. Bobbie's Story The fact that I am even sitting here or writing this is a testament to God's miraculous ability. I am a timid and anxious individual. However,...

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