Sharing my experience

I had the chance to open up about my OCD Journey with a newer friend today. I’d heard her mention several times that she also suffers from OCD. I spoke about my experience in ERP therapy and how, although OCD remains a part of my life, I had gained honest control over my negative thoughts, fears and compulsions. I was honest and forthright about the challenge of therapy, the frequency and about the science of brain plasticity and how we truly can change our brain health to get our lives back. She was encouraged and asked about NOCD - I was able to share the information with her and encourage her to check it out, letting her know it was even covered by insurance. It feels so nice to be honest about my story without shame or embarrassment, to say - hey, I understand what you’re experiencing, and there is hope.