***TRIGGER WARNING*** This post will talk about mental illness, OCD and compulsive behaviour, and how it all affects our mental health. Please only read on if you feel strong enough. Alternatively, for help and support please visit the mental health and suicide prevention support lines page on this website. ***TRIGGER WARNING*** Obsessive compulsive disorder isContinue reading “Obsessive compulsive Christmas”
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ASD Parenting vs. OCD – cleanliness and blackmail.
Parenting is a slog, but most people I’ve spoken to about it will have a little moan, then admit in the same breath that they wouldn’t change a thing. This is exactly how I feel. Regardless of how many lessons we learn, prices we pay and sentimental heirlooms we lose, we wouldn’t change a thingContinue reading “ASD Parenting vs. OCD – cleanliness and blackmail.”
Mental Illness – the OCD label
“Why are you checking the front door again? This is the third time. We’ve locked it. I swear you’ve got OCD” A comment made by my ex-husband 15 years ago, but remembered negatively with crystal clarity even today. It wasn’t the first time I’d thought it, but it was the first time I’d heard it.Continue reading “Mental Illness – the OCD label”
Creative Steph 