Have you ever felt that your OCD was a kind of a vicious cycle that you can not break? Or that it is like a maze with no way out? That is exactly the way I used to feel and to be honest, I still think that OCD is like a maze of thoughts, butContinue reading “Set yourself free: How to break the vicious cycle?”
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OCD: Fight the Boggart! :)
Do you think Harry Potter books and movies are just perfect for Christmas? Well you are not alone! I do not only suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, but there’s one more condition that I have: I am a hundred percent addicted to Harry Potter. I simply adore the magical atmosphere of JK Rowling’s books andContinue reading “OCD: Fight the Boggart! :)”
Obsessive Christmas Disorder: Merry Christmas to all of you! :)
It’s Christmas Time! 🙂 And today I really do not want to think of OCD and I will not write about it. Today is a day that we should spend with our loved ones and enjoy life. So what should be your plan for today? 🙂 1. Spend time with your loved ones! Now becauseContinue reading “Obsessive Christmas Disorder: Merry Christmas to all of you! :)”
Why do I have OCD? – Causes and risks
Why do I have OCD? This is a question that I am sure every OCD sufferer has already wondered about and the answer to it is much more complicated than you would imagine. First of all, the cause of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is not fully understood so if you start googling it you’ll find aContinue reading “Why do I have OCD? – Causes and risks”
Celebrating Talent: Blogger Recognition Award
Today’s post is a little bit different from the other ones I’ve been posting so far. This time it’s not about OCD, but about something much more cheerful: Blogger Recognition Award. Maja has nominated me for Blogger Recognition Award and it means a lot to me: it’s very encouraging especially that I started blogging quiteContinue reading “Celebrating Talent: Blogger Recognition Award”
How to tell the difference between OCD and GAD?
Do you feel constantly anxious? Unfortunately, you are not alone. There are a lot of people out there who have anxiety disorders. Today, I’ll talk about the 2 conditions that I am suffering from: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). I am a very lucky person, am I not? Having one ofContinue reading “How to tell the difference between OCD and GAD?”
12 things that will help you overcome OCD
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is one of the most terrifying mental illnesses and it can make your life a living hell. Fortunately, there are a lot of useful techniques that can help you ease your symptoms. In this article, I will share 12 things that helped me a lot – and I really hope that you’llContinue reading “12 things that will help you overcome OCD”
OCD: Living a lie
Nobody likes liars. And if you could choose, you’d never live with one. But some people have no choice, they are forced to share their lives with a liar called OCD Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is one of the most terrifying mental illnesses and at the same time it’s one of the best liars the worldContinue reading “OCD: Living a lie”
Magical Thinking OCD
Is life more beautiful with a little bit of magic? Well, for some people it certainly isn’t. Especially for those who have OCD. I’m pretty sure many of my readers have already heard about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – a terrifying mental illness that millions are suffering from. Now, in the media, OCD is often portrayedContinue reading “Magical Thinking OCD”
OCD: a vicious cycle of doubt and guilt
Two of the key characteristics of OCD are doubt and guilt. But what does it feel like to suffer from them? That’s what I’m going to write about today and I’ll share one of my personal stories with you. First of all, let’s take a look at doubt: this is something I have already mentionedContinue reading “OCD: a vicious cycle of doubt and guilt”
Overcoming OCD 