When people think of OCD, they often just picture handwashing. But OCD shows up in so many ways — moral OCD, symmetry compulsions, harm fears, mental rituals, disgust triggers… and more. If you’re raising a child with OCD, you don’t have to figure it out alone. 🧡 Inside the AT Parenting Community, you’ll find education, tools, and hundreds of parents who get it. 👉 Doors open now at www.atparentingcommunity.com and close on Thurs. (Sept 4th). comment AT COMMUNITY and I’ll send you the link. #ch

When I got diagnosed with OCD I was in complete denial. I had been struggling with DARK intrusive thoughts about harm. Truly. I didn’t want any harm to myself. I had no intention of ever doing it, but the thoughts would pop up in my mind for HOURS a day. Those who struggle with OCD, a thought is NOT just a thought. It’s a feeling, it’s tricky, it loops in your mind for HOURS. My OCD thoughts got in my way of life. To the point I couldn’t focus at work, the gym or my kids’ sports. I was in consta

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