Clorox, Lysol wipes and hand sanitiser
2021, Mental Health, OCD

Lessons I’ve Learned From Having Contamination OCD

Today, I’m talking about the things I’ve learned since getting diagnosed with OCD. Of course, I realise now that I’ve suffered with OCD for way longer than I realised, but these are things that I’ve learned over the years since getting my diagnosis in 2016, and more importantly, since the start of the pandemic. I… Continue reading Lessons I’ve Learned From Having Contamination OCD

Hand Washing
2020, Mental Health, OCD

Contamination OCD & the Coronavirus Pandemic: Surely It Should Be Over By Now?

It’s been a while since I did an OCD-covid related check-in, so I thought with it being OCD Awareness Week this week, it would be an idea to post one. A lot has happened since my last OCD update - I’ve been getting out a lot more, I’ve seen a few more friends and fam,… Continue reading Contamination OCD & the Coronavirus Pandemic: Surely It Should Be Over By Now?

Blue - OCD Awareness Week 2020
2020, Mental Health, OCD

What Is OCD? | OCD Awareness Week 2020

October is a big month mental health wise. Not only was last week World Mental Health Day, this week is OCD Awareness Week. Spoiler alert: I have OCD. To put it politely, it’s a complete and utter ballache. I’ve written quite a few times now about how my brain works with contamination based OCD, and… Continue reading What Is OCD? | OCD Awareness Week 2020