I’ve had Obsessive Compulsive Disorder my whole life. Was I aware of that? No. So when I went through a very dramatic diagnosis process I was quickly introduced to ERP as my main form of therapy. I did a combination…
How to Deal with OCD Repressed Emotions
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex mental health condition that extends far beyond the commonly recognized symptoms of obsessions and compulsions. Often lurking beneath the surface are repressed emotions—powerful feelings and experiences that individuals with OCD may struggle to confront or…
Breaking Free from the Shadows: My Journey through OCD and Recovery
My name is Emily Berk, and I am a 27 year old woman with OCD. For the last 6 years I have been diagnosed with OCD, and suffered silently as a child, teen, and young adult. When I was 22,…
Hit and Run OCD: What it is and How to Overcome it
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex mental health condition that encompasses various subtypes, each characterized by unique obsessions and compulsions. One of these subtypes, known as “Hit and Run OCD,” revolves around mental images and anxieties related to causing harm…
PANDAS Syndrome Hoax? Here’s What to Know
In the realm of medical mysteries and controversial phenomena, few topics have stirred as much debate as PANDAS syndrome. An acronym for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Strep Infection, PANDAS has captured the attention of medical professionals, parents, and…
The Ongoing Struggle: 257 Days of OCD and Intrusive Memories
As I stand on the precipice of another day, the relentless march of time keeps count—257 days have passed since that life-altering moment. The memory, like a relentless specter, clings to me, a heavy burden I carry. Only in the…
