Hello everyone – I wanted to share my journey in the hope it gives people hope and motivation if you’re hesitating to start or struggling to find motivation. Three years ago I discovered I had OCD. The OCD Recovery YouTube channel became my happy place and got me through the first two years. It helped so much. I’d go there almost daily because the coaches’ stories felt like my life – the accuracy was unreal.

After those two years I finally reached out to Robert, then Sam, and the progress I’ve made in just under four months has been life changing. I went from crying almost every day, weighed down by constant guilt and shame, to where I am today – which honestly felt impossible when I was chronically stuck.

The most important thing I want to share is this: yes, OCD has brought suffering, but the positive changes it’s pushed me toward far outweigh the pain. I can now appreciate the suffering because it’s helped me grow into a better person. I never thought I’d be running daily, exercising, eating better, or gaining this discipline. My whole view of life has shifted, and that started from what felt like suffering. Sometimes I even tell myself OCD is the best thing that happened to me – that’s hard to admit, but it’s true.

If you’re sitting at home like I used to, wondering when to reach out to a coach and start the journey – don’t wait. Do it now. A huge thank you to all the coaches and OCD Recovery – I’m so grateful and can’t express it enough.