I committed myself to working with the OCD community after learning about exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy in college, but my life completely changed once I started having intrusive thoughts myself. My son was around two weeks old, and I became terrified of harming him. From there, it snowballed, and OCD took control. Even though I specialized in treating this disorder, I still felt a lot of shame about getting help. I’m thankful I eventually did. My debilitating, first-hand experience of OCD changed me completely, and it made me the person - and therapist - I am today. I have so much compassion for people who seek treatment because I know how difficult that can be and the courage it takes. If you’re struggling with OCD, I wanted to share my experience with you to let you know I understand. Here’s my story. https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/how-my-ocd-experience-made-me-a-better-therapist

Thank you for sharing your story with all of us and proving that recovery is possible! 💖

Thank you for sharing your story

Thank you so much for being so vulnerable and sharing. It’s awful how OCD attaches to the things/people we value most. I am so glad you reached out for help 💪🏻

Beautiful read, thank you❤️

OCD is very painful both mentally and physically and to get treatment and to know we are not alone, to find out so much support and help it’s an unbelievable feeling. Thank You for Sharing your story 🙏☺️💕

Thank you so much! I’ve been following you on Instagram and listening to your podcast. It’s helped me beyond words!

Thank you so much for sharing

Very insightful! Thank you 😊

Thank you

So much love lady ❤️

Thank you so much for sharing your story and showing us no one is immune to this horrible disorder!

Do you have any past trauma that preceded the OCD or even at all..? Thank you .

We love you Jenna!!

Like you I also have aims for my life. I want to Crack the toughest exam of my country. Having enough potential I feel again because of my ocd. Please help me out. Please. I'm indian and nocd services aren't available here.

Absolutely, OCD is just an Illusion like a magic trick, it’s not real ☺️

Thank you for sharing your story. Talking about OCD is such a personal thing and its not easy to talking about. I also recently started listening to your podcast. It has been so helpful. Thank you!

How do I find your podcast?

What meds is everyone taking for their OCD? I’ve been taking Luvox for 20+ years but my BP has been high lately. May need to switch meds bc hypertension is a side effect of Luvox.

Zoloft, Abilify and Gabapentin

❤️ we are not our thoughts! We are exactly the opposite ❤️🌹