Door checking OCD
I find myself checking the door is locked multiple times. It’s not locked unless the handle leaves a mark in my hand. … Read post
Compulsive alarm checking: Trying to beat alarm clock anxiety
I was once two hours late for a hotel internship in the US. The worst part, I only just moved to the … Read post
Checking taps are off with OCD and learning to overcome it
Taps are one of my biggest enemies in OCD. I cannot just check the tap is off and walk away. I have … Read post
What are obsessions, intrusive thoughts and ruminations?
My earliest memory of an intrusive thought came from a road trip to the coast. I must have been around ten years … Read post
Caffeine can make Tics Worse in Tourette’s Syndrome
Can caffeine cause tics? For me, definitely. For you, possibly. I was in my local coffee shop. I ordered a ‘weak latte’ … Read post
My Motor and Vocal Tics
I have both motor and vocal tics. These have changed over time, as has the severity. Here I will provide an in … Read post
