It's not me, it's my OCD

05/26/2024

The International OCD Foundation is excited to announce Liam Martin as the Grand Marshal for the Boston OCD Walk on June 1st!

Liam, an Emmy Award-winning journalist and former WBZ-TV news anchor, surprised the Boston market in March by announcing he was leaving broadcast journalism in part due to his longtime struggle with OCD.

Liam's story is a powerful testament to the bravery of those who speak out about their struggles with OCD. We are proud to have him lead our community at this year's event. Join Liam and the IOCDF in raising awareness for OCD at this year’s walk!

10/29/2023

Sounds about right. 🤣

10/29/2023

That's a generous estimate.

10/29/2023

📱 if you call me from a private number I will respect your privacy and not answer. 😂

10/29/2023

Accurate

Not wrong!

10/29/2023

10/28/2023

03/14/2022

Who wants to talk about their OCD journey. For me, I have had OCD since I was 11 years old. I believe it was caused by a head injury. I have magical thinking OCD. But, ever since the pandemic, I developed contamination issues. I have not been out of my home since March 22, 2020. With the exception of today, I left because someone had to come into my home to inspect for lead paint. I was/am terrified. We are in the middle of a pandemic, and someone was in my home! It's been a long 2 years! I wash off my food boxes when I get my food delivered and it takes hours and hours. I cannot buy what I want, can only buy certain things. I cannot buy fruit, too scared to eat it. I don't even feel comfortable in my own home! The pandemic fear has my taken my OCD to a level I never even knew existed within me. I don't go out, or let anyone in my home. It is a law now that they have to inspect for lead in paint. I didn't have a choice. So, now, I have to sit with the anxiety and uncertainty. As they say at IOCDF, do your ERP's, embrace the unknown, and sit with the anxiety. So, what's your OCD story?