One of the more interesting insights that I garnered from therapy was that I had a ton of mini-rituals or compulsions that I didn't even notice because they were so ingrained in my everyday life. Every time I closed my wallet, I would say the name of the card in each wallet slot to make... Continue Reading →
When that OCD anxiety hits you, it can often be overwhelming and terrifying. Your mind is screaming at you that you are something awful or that you have done or will do something terrible. And so your natural inclination is to want to quickly attend to the mental issue and try to convince yourself that... Continue Reading →
In a previous post, I discussed how people with OCD can, despite belief to the contrary, actually benefit their companies in unique ways due to the way their minds function. And at first glance, the idea that people with OCD--who are actively trying to reduce the impact the illness has on their life--can utilize some... Continue Reading →
You know how sometimes your mind will bring up some embarrassing past event from years ago in order to throw your day slightly out of whack? I would bet that you do, as it is a pretty relatable human experience. Unfortunately, for those people with OCD, the difficulty of these experiences can often be compounded... Continue Reading →
Note: In the below post, when I say "People with OCD" I am speaking generally as obviously we are all our own unique individuals with our own thoughts, ideas, likes, dislikes, etc. So far on this blog I have talked a lot about what people with OCD need to watch out for in their respective... Continue Reading →
If there is anything we know about OCD, it is that it will take every available opportunity to give you anxiety. And that (irritating) feature of OCD can manifest in even the most mundane of circumstances, like at the office. This means, that at your workplace, even the most innocuous items can be fodder for... Continue Reading →
One of the beneficial aspects about being at work is that you are able to focus in on say, the spreadsheet you are working on, rather than whatever OCD fear your mind wants to conjure up in that particular moment. But the counter to this is that OCD often tries to take advantage of times... Continue Reading →
A common coping mechanism for dealing with OCD is to recognize and engage with an OCD thought by "denying" it when it pops into your head. I have used this exact method for years, and still continue to utilize it even today. The usual process is simple and consists of basically 3 steps. 1. The... Continue Reading →
In a recent post, I discussed marijuana and OCD, and today I want to talk about a related topic--alcohol and OCD. There are similarities and differences between the two "vices" and how they associate with OCD. I don't think it is too much of a stretch to claim that alcohol, despite being much more prevalent... Continue Reading →
This is a tricky topic as I am not discounting the fact that marijuana can help people with OCD reduce their anxiety. And while I wouldn't have ever considered myself to be a heavy drug-user, I certainly enjoyed smoking in college at certain times. However, once my OCD got more severe after I left college,... Continue Reading →
Obsessive Compulsive Deprecation: Living with OCD at Work 