Sheep are really unintelligent. I'm sure that is a shock to your system. They are dependent creatures. They need to be directed where to eat and where to lie down. They even need to be picked up when they fall. They literally can't pick themselves back up if they fall on their side. So, imagine … Continue reading OCD and Psalm 23
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When fear dominates
I think I am somewhat of a fear junkie. It's not because I like it. Trust me on that. Rather, I am simply used to it. I have lived life from the baseline of fear for a long time. And no matter how many times I taste freedom, I always seem revert back to the … Continue reading When fear dominates
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How to support those with OCD
Let me qualify this by saying that my mom would be the expert in this area, as she has supported me for nearly 6 years in my struggle with OCD. Regardless, I will try to communicate this in a way that I, as an OCD sufferer, would find helpful. OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) is a … Continue reading How to support those with OCD
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Mannequin me
Picture this for a second. You are having a cancer screening. Fun start. You show up to the doctor’s office and sit down. As the doctor begins the screening, you pull out a life size mannequin of yourself. You present it to the doctor and say, “Here you go, proceed with the screening on mannequin … Continue reading Mannequin me
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What if it’s not OCD?
If you have OCD, this question is nothing new. Already, your theme is barking at the top of its lungs looks for a way to climb back into your mental frame. I have dealt with this question for a little less than a decade and I can tell you it was the hardest barrier to … Continue reading What if it’s not OCD?
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Taking your emotional temperature
A pandemic gives you a lot of time to think. A lot of time to feel. And a lot of time to think about what you feel. I am a big “feeler” if you will. I constantly want to be feeling good or at peace. I don’t necessarily think that is wrong. Peace is good. … Continue reading Taking your emotional temperature
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The unpardonable sin
The “What if?” question spins in my mind almost constantly. I would list them out, but I suspect that many of us already have a few that already popped in to mind. For those suffering with OCD however, the “What if?” question becomes a mental death sentence every time it rolls around. So let’s deal … Continue reading The unpardonable sin
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Be anxious for…
My friend showed me a paper that had spoken to him a few years ago. The topic was about four different types of mental strain. They were: 1. A sense of inadequacy 2. A sense of anxiety 3. A sense of fear 4. Comparison with others I have struggled with all of these at some … Continue reading Be anxious for…
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Why change is possible
I was talking to a close friend a few days ago and I asked him this question, “Do you ever feel like everybody else ‘gets it’ and you just don’t?” “All the time.” I was heartbroken to hear that answer. I care about this guy and love him dearly, so obviously I wanted him to … Continue reading Why change is possible
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Handling setbacks
Raise your hand if you have never failed anything. If you raised your hand, this blog isn't for you. For the rest of us, dealing with setbacks is one of the toughest aspects of mental health recovery. When things seem to be going well, a setback feels almost inevitable. It's like I am anticipating a … Continue reading Handling setbacks
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