Certified Health + Wellness Coach Dierdre Rae | 🇨🇦🇺🇸🇮🇪

For those of us living with OCD, intrusive thoughts are unwanted and often distressing ideas that seem to pop into our minds out of nowhere. These thoughts can be about anything, and they can feel really overwhelming. But here’s the thing: intrusive thoughts do not define who we are. They are just a part of the condition, not a reflection of our true selves or our values. It’s so important to remember that having these thoughts doesn’t make us bad or wrong. Managing OCD is a daily challenge, but understanding that these thoughts are just symptoms helps me deal with them more effectively. If you’re going through something similar, please know you’re not alone. There are resources, treatment, support groups, and a community of professionals and people who understand what you’re experiencing. Talking openly about OCD and intrusive thoughts is one way to break the stigma and raise awareness. Let’s support each other and spread understanding. If you struggle with intrusive thoughts and are interested in learning more about how specialized treatment can help you take their power away, check out NOCD.com or schedule a free call in my bio 💗