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Adam’s Thoughts: OCD Recovery, Mental Health, and Living Life Abroad.

Living with severe OCD has shaped much of my life. This blog is a collection of personal experiences, lessons learned, and reflections on recovery.

The views expressed here are my own and are not intended as medical advice or treatment recommendations..

Father reflecting on OCD, parenting, ERP, and caring for a new child
June 7, 2026 - 3 min read

OCD and Having a New Child

Having a new child while living with severe OCD was one of the hardest experiences of my life. This article shares my personal experience with magical thinking OCD, parenting fears, ERP, and becoming more involved as a father. Read article.

Illustration representing hormones and their potential impact on OCD symptoms and anxiety
June 7, 2026 - 3 min read

Can Hormones Affect OCD Symptoms?

Can Hormones Affect OCD Symptoms? Surprisingly, I did not even realize hormones could affect OCD symptoms until after my wife had our baby. Most people know postpartum condition... Read article.

Your OCD Theme Is Not Special
June 7, 2026 - 3 min read

Your OCD Theme Is Not Special

One thing I personally cannot relate to anymore is the belief that one OCD theme or subtype is somehow "the worst possible one." Over the years, I... Read article.