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The other morning I walked into my kitchen half awake, grabbed my water bottle, took one sip, and immediately noticed black fuzz around the mouthpiece. Absolute prison. I stared at it for like two full seconds while my brain instantly tried to launch into:“What if you already swallowed mold?”“What if you get sick?”“What if there’s […]

May 19, 2026

Why Intrusive Thoughts Ruin Your Entire Day (And What Keeps The Spiral Going)

Compulsions, OCD and Anxiety Basics, Recovery Tips

If you’ve ever sat in your car after a therapy session thinking, “okay… but why am I still dealing with this,” it’s worth pausing there instead of immediately assuming something is wrong with you. Because a lot of people did therapy “right.” You showed up, you talked things through, you made connections, you had moments […]

Why Therapy Didn’t Work for Your OCD (No, It Doesn’t Mean You’re Broken)

April 28, 2026

Compulsions, OCD and Anxiety Basics, Recovery Tips