A little over four years ago, I was sitting in a car during a thunderstorm and it got struck by lightning. There was an incredibly loud boom right above my head, which caused my threshold of tolerable sound to drop drastically. For about two weeks after this incident…
I was seeking help for anxiety due to fear of flying. Back then, the goal was to take a vacation with the family, which I successfully did.
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The post contains an audio clip from a recent session with a client who – since she is unidentified – wanted to share her success with others who struggle with OCD or other forms of intrusive worry. She has struggled with OCD since childhood and has been in therapy several times in her life, including use of various medications. She has had periods of significant remission of symptoms but acknowledges she has never been entirely free of compulsive behaviors.