Navigating OCD: A Personal Journey

This chapter explores the speaker's twelve-year journey with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), detailing their initial recognition of the condition and the impact of intrusive thoughts on their mental health. Through therapy and self-discovery, they address religious fears, treatment options, and the pivotal transition to specialized care. The chapter culminates in their experiences with exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, highlighting moments of anxiety, growth, and the relief found in practices like breathwork.