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When I became a parent, I was hit with a wave of emotions I didn’t expect. Joy, yes—but also fear, overwhelm, and a sense of deep responsibility. As someone who’s lived with OCD and specializes in treating it, I knew the mental load of parenting and mental health could be intense. But seeing it up […]

July 1, 2025

Fatherhood and OCD: Balancing the Responsibilities of Parenting and Mental Health

OCD and Anxiety Basics, Parenting, Recovery Tips

We tell ourselves we’ll start later—once the anxiety eases, the house is clean, the schedule clears, or we finally feel “ready.” But here’s what I’ve learned—both in my own life and in the lives of the clients I work with every day: waiting for the perfect time is a trap. It keeps you stuck. And […]

How to Stop Waiting for the “Perfect Time” to Live Your Life

June 24, 2025

Affirmations, Compulsions, OCD and Anxiety Basics, Recovery Tips