I have been struggling with OCD as long as I can remember, mostly with my own unique superstitions, FEARS, doubts, and lack of control. I...

Have you ever seen all the scenes unraveling before they happen? Knifes fall stabbing Sickness pervading every place invading every space...

Every day I feel more and more alone, I feel no one understands me, not even myself. I don´t know why I have become so afraid and so...

My battle with OCD is one that began with fear shame and guilt that has now led me to a place of self love and radical acceptance. My...

It's fascinating to me to reflect back on old "OCD" memories and be able to compare and contrast how they affected me when I was...

I feel alone Completely alone Here it comes The big monster Rearing it’s ugly head Before my eyes The monster that steals your joy The...

How do I explain OCD to someone who’s never experienced the insidious, fearful and intrusive thoughts that seem to threaten my existence?...

This is an excerpt of an upcoming OCD memoir by Kathrine Snyder. Learn more at https://www.kathrinesnyder.com/ I snuggled Brownie in my...

Becoming a Cross-Country OCD Fighter This article was originally published on OCD Newsletter (Vol 30, Iss 2, International OCD...

Since the age of 14, I've suffered from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). To this day, I have disturbing intrusive thoughts,...

My childhood was very normal in terms of mental activity. Born in Seoul, South Korea, I was raised in a middle-class family along with...

The other day I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich in a restaurant via its drive-through. The clerk misunderstood me due to my accent and...

One day when I was playing basketball in a match during my adolescent years, I realized a 50-cent coin in my pocket was missing. I...

My life goal is to live my life more boldly by taking the risk of uncertainty. I always looked for stability and certainty in almost...

My OCD symptoms used to be mostly related to mental checking. If I thought something tragic would happen in the future, I spent much time...