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You ever notice how OCD waits all year just to… show up to the holidays uninvited, like “HI, happy holidays, I’m here to wreck your life!?? Yeah. Same. If December has you spiraling, you are not broken – the season is just prime real estate for OCD and anxiety triggers. The chaos. The expectations. The […]

December 2, 2025

10 Sneaky Ways OCD Shows Up During the Holidays (And How to Stay Grounded)

Compulsions, OCD and Anxiety Basics, Recovery Tips