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Facing an uphill climb?
You are not alone.
In these blog posts, I’ll share parts of my story, information, and methods I’ve found that can help with the journey.
How do I know it’s OCD and not just anxiety?
With all of the feelings of impending doom, intrusive thoughts, hypervigilance, and panic, it’s not hard to see why someone might get misdiagnosed. Even some of the most seasoned therapists can mistake OCD for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) or Anxiety Not Otherwise Specified– (NOS) as the differentiating characteristics of OCD can be subtle.
OCD thinking patterns follow a very distinctive flow. An inescapable, unwanted, and distressing thought will come to mind. As a result, the victim is overwrought with the intolerance of uncertainty as to whether or not this distressing event will take place. The victim needs to know with 100% certainty RIGHT NOW.
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Join me in exploring new terrain. I will share about OCD, trauma, my own journey, experiences of others, and relevant current research.