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Living With OCD: My Experience
Living With OCD: My Experience
My writingsVeronica O23 April 2025mental health, ocd, anxiety, depression, self harmComment
Social Media & Mental Health
Social Media & Mental Health
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I can’t just ‘get used to it’ - stories of autistic young women
I can’t just ‘get used to it’ - stories of autistic young women
Veronica O30 March 2025 Comment
Nine lies OCD tells
Nine lies OCD tells
My writingsVeronica O1 March 2025ocd, mental health, self harm, bad Comments
The Invisible Mask - stories of autistic young women
The Invisible Mask - stories of autistic young women
Veronica O7 February 2025Comment
What does recovery mean to you?
What does recovery mean to you?
Veronica O13 December 2024Comment
Explaining Deep Brain Stimulation
Explaining Deep Brain Stimulation
Veronica O1 December 2024 Comments
The Value of Self Validation
The Value of Self Validation
Veronica O30 November 2024 Comment
Not pretending - stories of autistic young women
Not pretending - stories of autistic young women
Veronica O11 November 2024Comment
I am autistic - Stories of Young Women with Autism
I am autistic - Stories of Young Women with Autism
Veronica O6 November 2024 Comments
OCD and Me.
OCD and Me.
My writingsVeronica O3 November 2024mental health, ocd, anxiety, depression, self harm Comments
Being diagnosed - Stories of Autistic Young Women
Being diagnosed - Stories of Autistic Young Women
Veronica O1 November 2024Comment
Guest Writer - Unfuckwithable
Guest Writer - Unfuckwithable
Veronica O1 November 2024Comment
Guest Writers Wanted!
Guest Writers Wanted!
Veronica O29 October 2024Comment
My Five Favourite books about Anxiety & OCD
My Five Favourite books about Anxiety & OCD
My writings, ReviewsVeronica O23 October 2024ocd, anxiety, booksComment
Guest Writer - Unwind and Engage with Mindfulness
Guest Writer - Unwind and Engage with Mindfulness
Veronica O5 September 2024Comment
Obsessive Compulsive Outlook
Obsessive Compulsive Outlook
Veronica O6 June 2024Comment
Managing Christmas with autism
Managing Christmas with autism
Veronica O20 December 2023Comment
An Interview with Keegan Joyce of Please like me.
An Interview with Keegan Joyce of Please like me.
InterviewsVeronica O6 September 2023Interview, Keegan Joyce, Please Like Me
Please Like Me
Please Like Me
ReviewsVeronica O25 August 2023 Comments
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#accurate #fuckingexhausted ⭐️ Me too. ⭐️ I identify as tired ⭐️ thanks @hannah_gadsby ⭐️ #autism #actuallyautistic #actuallyocd #anxiety #bipolar #depression #inspiration #loveyourself #mentalhealth#mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #ment
Going through a tough time doesn’t undo the progress you have made. #storyofthemind
OCD gives you a heightened sense of responsibility. It makes you feel accountable for things way beyond our control. A small oversight can feel like a catastrophe, like your worst fears are going to come true. I am beginning to write and publish a
OCD gives you a heightened sense of responsibility. It makes you feel accountable for things way beyond our control. A small oversight can feel like a catastrophe. It’s not a cute little quirk or preference, it’s something that affects al
Sometimes feelings are big and intense, while other times, they’re quiet and harder to recognise. When you’re frustrated or angry, it can be challenging to pinpoint a single feeling. Having a range of emotions to choose from may help you
OCD gives you a heightened sense of responsibility. It makes you feel accountable for things way beyond our control. A small oversight can feel like a catastrophe. I am beginning to write and publish a series of articles about what it is like living
People assume OCD is made up of obsessions and compulsions. But it’s more than that. It transforms the world into a place of constant vigilance. I am beginning to write and publish a series of articles about what it is like living with OCD. I
Article: // Being Diagnosed - Guest Article Being diagnosed brought clarity and validation, finally understanding why things had been so much more challenging for me. Why I had little luck with conventional approaches to managing my mental illness
Take your time. #silverlinings #hope #reminders #meaningfulconnections #anxiety #quotes #wordsofencouragement #healingjourney #personalgrowth #affirmations #empathy #emotionalintelligence 
Things we need to normalise in 2025 - Talking about Mental Health - Taking breaks when needed - Asking for help - Saying No when needed - Going to therapy - Showing our emotions #silverlinings #hope #reminders #meaningfulconnections&n
Progress not perfection! Progress is never a straight line. Often goes backwards and forwards. But a setback doesn’t undo the progress you’ve created. #silverlinings #hope #reminders #meaningfulconnections #anxiety&n
Article: // Being Diagnosed - Guest Writer No longer so fixated on ‘fixing me’, I started to be taught how to manage. How to manage socially. How to manage when I was overwhelmed. How to manage better when I felt I had no options left.
Progress not perfection. #silverlinings #hope #reminders #meaningfulconnections #anxiety #quotes #wordsofencouragement #healingjourney #personalgrowth #affirmations #empathy #emotionalintelligen
Article: // Being Diagnosed - Guest Writer "Being diagnosed with autism really changed things for me. It changed how I perceived myself. It changed how I viewed my difficulties. It changed how I managed things. But I think most significantly, i
Here's to another imperfect year! Happy New Year everyone! Words of Wisdom from @briannawiest. I've just started her book and I love it. Would definitely recommend. #silverlinings #hope #reminders #meaningfulconnections #deepconnections #books #bo
Instead of thinking what if it all goes wrong, have a try at thinking - what if it all goes right? #anxiety #mentalhealth #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealthquotes #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthrecovery #mental
What does recovery mean to you? “Recovery is a deeply personal journey, and it looks different for everyone. It’s not a one-size-fits-all experience, and the meaning of recovery can shift depending on the individual and their circumstanc
Article: // Being Diagnosed - Guest Writer Being diagnosed with autism really changed things for me. It changed how I perceived myself. It changed how I viewed my difficulties. It changed how I managed things. But I think most significantly, it has

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