Paige DeAngelo used to look at her anxiety and rituals as the engine behind everything she accomplished. When she pushed through dance rehearsals, launched her mascara business, or chased new opportunities, she assumed the pressure in her chest and the constant mental checking were part of what kept her sharp and driven. OCD made her believe she’d lose her edge the moment she loosened her grip.

Once she was diagnosed and began therapy, that belief disappeared fast. Paige started seeing how much OCD had actually been shrinking her life — limiting her decisions, draining her time, and turning every goal into something she had to “protect” instead of enjoy. In this conversation, she breaks down how treatment helped her separate her ambition from her compulsions, let go of the fear that she needed OCD to succeed, and finally experience her work and relationships without being controlled by them.

Paige managed her OCD with Exposure and Response Prevention therapy, the most effective treatment for OCD. Want to explore your treatment options? Book a free 15-minute call with us at https://learn.nocd.com/YT

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I Thought OCD Was Fueling My Success… It Wasn't