OCD and Anxiety Blog

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The “Before/After” Belief That Keeps You Stuck in Sensorimotor OCD

There’s a belief that can quietly keep you stuck in sensorimotor OCD for a long time. It’s the idea that if...

5 recovery mistakes that keep OCD alive and practical steps to break the cycle and move toward lasting OCD recovery

5 Recovery Mistakes That Keep OCD Alive (And What To Do Instead)

If you’ve been working hard at recovery and you still feel stuck, I want you to consider something. It might not...

Sensorimotor OCD and perfectionism explained visually, highlighting compulsive monitoring of breathing, swallowing, and body sensations while trying to recover correctly.

Sensorimotor OCD and the Perfection Trap: Stop Trying to Do It “Right”

Sensorimotor OCD has a very specific way of trapping you. It convinces you that the way out is to do things...

OCD and anxiety visual explaining how obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors narrow daily life, and how OCD recovery expands your world again.

OCD Shrinks Your World: How to Expand It Again

OCD can quietly shrink your world. It’s not just the anxiety — it constantly pulls your attention inward. You may notice...

Why avoidance keeps OCD alive and what to do instead, showing how avoidance reinforces anxiety and obsessive thought cycles.

Why Avoidance Keeps OCD Alive and What to Do Instead

If you live with obsessive-compulsive disorder, avoidance can feel like relief. You might skip a situation that triggers anxiety. You may...

When OCD shows up quietly, helping you recognize subtle OCD behaviors and break free from anxiety cycles.

When OCD Shows Up Quietly: Recognize It and Break Free

If you have been on your OCD recovery journey for a while, you may notice something unexpected. OCD does not always...