I came into OCD recovery really struggling with existential OCD, which I’d been dealing with for about 5 years. I’ve had OCD since I was young and had tried lots of different therapies, but none seemed to really get under my OCD. I was in a very low place, my thoughts were constant and overwhelming, with DPDR too. I was struggling to socialise and to work.

OCD Recovery has helped me immeasurably. One of the biggest shifts has been learning that recovery isn’t about getting rid of thoughts, but changing how I respond to them. Building frustration tolerance and sitting with uncertainty has been huge, as well as working through my fear of fear and fear of losing connection.

Going deeper into the core beliefs behind my OCD has really changed how I understand it, especially with the existential side. I’ve also learned that I can do hard things, even when it feels uncomfortable.

I now feel like I can actually live my life without avoiding things because of OCD. It’s made me a much more resilient person, and I feel more capable of handling whatever comes up. I’m really grateful for how much Gemma and the other coaches how helped me. It’s life changing stuff.