Postpartum OCD Diagnosis

The Snowstorm from Hell

Normally, I love snowstorms. I love being snowed in and getting to enjoy my coffee and TV shows with my

Postpartum OCD Diagnosis

When the OCD Doubt Starts to Creep in

Something good happens, and then BAM!, the OCD doubt starts to creep in. OCD loves to feed off of things

Postpartum OCD Diagnosis

All I Can Do is Try My Best

I will never be perfect, and that’s okay. I used to never be able to say that about myself, but

Postpartum OCD Diagnosis

The Torture of Overanalyzing

Before I realized I had OCD, I thought I was just being conscientious by trying to analyze conversations, actions, and

Postpartum OCD Diagnosis

Choosing Progress Over Perfection

Even just hearing that statement makes me cringe. Although, I know it is something I truly need to hear. Perfectionism

Postpartum OCD Diagnosis

OCD Will Never Be Able to Solve Every Problem

Do you ever see a horrible tragedy on the news and think “oh, no that happened to them, it could

Postpartum OCD Diagnosis

Intrusive Thoughts Are Not Premonitions

Honestly, I think this is why intrusive thoughts can feel so scary. They have always felt like to me that

Postpartum OCD Diagnosis

“I’m So OCD”

The amount of times I hear people say this is out of control. OCD is often a misunderstood diagnosis and

Postpartum OCD Diagnosis

Round Four With SSRI’s

I have been on 20 mg of Lexapro for almost two years for my OCD and anxiety. That was a

Postpartum OCD Diagnosis

My Very Best Friend

Hugs is my very best friend. He’s been there for me through all of the great times and really low