Beautiful Voyager

JULY 5, 2023

The author Natalia Aniela Aíza My journey as an OCD therapist (and what I have yet to learn). By middle school, my compulsive cutting had morphed into stealing. My OCD version of shoplifting – the same item from the same store at the same time of day, every day – obviously got me caught. Being less-than feels unsafe.

OCD 59

OCD Self-harm Therapist Mental Health 59

Gateway Foundation

JULY 25, 2023

Lying to conceal the extent of gambling involvement: The individual often lies to family members, friends or therapists to hide the scope of their gambling activities. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): OCD is characterized by intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors.

Disorder 52

Disorder OCD Treatment Planning Addiction 52

Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 28, 2024

My husband, a full-time high school math teacher, as well as an amateur but accomplished musician, had just come back from a practice session and found me sitting up in bed. I've been a strong and purposeful writer all my life and had kept journals since junior high school. I told him I didn’t feel right. No one left. So,” he started.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals Mental Health Depression Anxiety 52