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Brittany B's avatar

learning about the word “egodystonic” from my psychiatrist changed my life. It was the first time I thought, maybe i’m not going crazy after all. I’ll never forget that day

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Dave Laughlin's avatar

Co-sign the power of "egodystonic." I was 15 years post diagnosis before hearing the term and that was in a podcast that my sister sent to me. Talk about a 180 degree moment!

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Isabelle's avatar

I appreciate this, I struggled/struggle with this as well. It started after my first son was born. The hormones and the sudden responsibility of keeping a life alive. I’ve had a lot of your thoughts. YOU are not alone either.

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Lauren's avatar

Thank you! Your work has brought me to tears knowing I'm not alone. Thank you for writing and speaking about this!

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arshia almasi's avatar

to wake up everyday and live life, especially within an OCD spike, is an act of resistance so brave and courageous that not many obstacles in the world will surpass in difficulty

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