Travel and Experiences with OCD

I struggle with thought contamination. It ruins certain moments, permanently tarnishing memories. This has happened to me on a few occasions and it

I have had a problem with time-contamination. Intrusive thoughts coming at the wrong time and subsequently ruining that day, month or year.

One of my favorite memories will always be attending the opening ceremony of Rio 2016. I went with my flatmate, and two

I remember the exact moment this worry began. I was 16 years old, burning a fire with friends under a clear night

This is the kind of phobia that feels inescapable. Fear of crocodiles? Don’t go near a crocodile. Fear of loud noises? Wear

A food allergy disrupts day-to-day life. But I don’t have a food allergy. This doesn’t stop me avoiding certain foods like seafood

I write this one not just as a sufferer, but also a witness to how many others go through this specific theme

OCD can make driving a stressful experience. It may involve intrusive thoughts about an accident or breaking down in a remote area.

If you find yourself constantly reminiscing about an event that didn’t happen, you aren’t alone. False memories are very common for people

Even at rush hour, the train platform can be a very lonely place. Despite this, many of us share the same intrusive

Do you feel music is only enjoyable if listened to in a very specific way? You may have songs you have to

The fear of being stuck in elevator is extremely common. It can be bad enough to make us take the stairs and

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