Obsessions of a Perfectionist

One second I see a loving dog, the next I see a germ-infested monster. Being told to walk the dog feels like a death sentence. It seems that my Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is still finding new ways to twist my reality against me. My mother gave me the simple task of walking the dog, trying to push me out of my comfort zone and fight back against my OCD. I was not in a good place mentally, making the task of walking the dog even more daunting. I resisted and cried a bi

Prom should be one of the best nights, one that is looked forward to and greatly anticipated with excitement. For me, it was anticipated, but with fear instead of excitement. My Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) was at it again, attacking yet another thing and taking away joy. The original plan I ended up agreeing to (I’m still surprised I even agreed) was that I would get dressed up for prom, take pictures, go out to dinner, and then go home. Just that portion of prom brou