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“I’m Sooo OCD!”
A common phrase used to describe normal cleaning and organizing behavior and a far reach from the experiences had by those struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) defines OCD as a “mental health disorder that occurs when a person gets caught in a cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are…
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The Beginning…
Hindsight is 20/20 and looking back there were signs, but mental health was drowning in stigmas and access to resources were limited. It was 1994 and I was 8 years old attending the third grade. I was commended by my teachers, parents and peers for being “neat”, “organized”, “perfect” and “specific”, just to name a…
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No Better Time Than Now!
I’m going to ask hard questions, push boundaries, shake up the status quo and make a difference! I will share my struggles and successes with mental health (OCD, Anorexia and Bipolar), transparently and honestly. Be prepared for the good, the bad and the ugly. My story isn’t always pretty, but it’s true. I invite you,…
Smashing Stigmas 