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OCD is sneaky. It’s not always about obvious rituals like handwashing or checking locks. Sometimes, it hides in plain sight—woven into daily habits, decisions, and thoughts that feel necessary but are actually driven by fear. These hidden compulsions can be just as powerful (and exhausting) as the ones people typically associate with OCD. The problem? […]

As an OCD therapist who also lives with OCD, I often find myself navigating a complex landscape of thoughts – both my own and those of my clients. Trust me when I say: if you’re struggling with impulsive or intrusive thoughts, you’re not alone. One of the most important distinctions I’ve learned to make, both […]