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A bright, creative neurodivergent woman of faith struggling with Scrupulosity/Religious OCD, Bipolar, PTSD and Social Anxiety. I'm a mother, wife, physically disabled, a visual artist, and apparently Super Woman.
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Why I Quit Facebook…Would You?

11 Nov 2022November 10, 2022
It’s been maybe a couple months now that I made the decision to deactivate my Facebook account for good. Not totally delete it, but put it in that hibernation status…
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Electronics Addiction. Are You Attached To Your Phone?

10 Nov 2022
The struggle is real. Not for myself, I can actually live without my electronic devices happily for a time and get busy with life, whether it be family time, Bible…
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God IS Good. My Traumas, Testimony, Plus A Challenge.

8 Nov 2022November 8, 2022
I don’t talk about my faith enough, considering how steeped in it I am in real life. I often feel bad about myself for it, like I’m letting the ball…
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Do You Complain? Thoughts. Plus My Bout With COVID.

6 Nov 2022November 7, 2022
Some people seem born to complain. You may have someone you know immediately pop into mind. That person who just always finds something to bemoan about, whether it’s the food…
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A message from Ashley’s family

29 Oct 2022
Ashley’s family sadly wishes to inform her readers that she passed away on October 9th. She could no longer bear the suffering she was experiencing … A message from Ashley’s…
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Worst Quote Ever?

8 Oct 2022
All good things must come to an end, but all bad things can continue forever…Unknown When this quote came up in my mental health app, I had to read it…
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The Scrupulous Rejoice: You Cannot Commit The Unpardonable Sin

7 Oct 2022October 7, 2022
If you spend time in OCD groups or forums, eventually you’ll come across someone who brings up the unpardonable sin. Sooner rather than later, most likely. Usually they’re worried they’ve…
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Quote of the Moment

3 Oct 2022
I learned to be happy because I know what unhappiness feels like.Lilly Singh This quote touched me. It reminded me of what my Pastor spoke of just this past Sunday,…
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The Narcissist – Up To Old Tricks. OCD Triggered.

2 Oct 2022
Silent treatment. He won’t admit that’s what he’s doing but that’s exactly what it is. And a few hours before it started? He accused me of doing exactly what he…
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Feeling Horrible, OCD And Anxiety Play Hardball

19 Jun 2022June 19, 2022
I’ve been nothing but a ball of… OCD. If that made sense. I’m a walking obsession, with some splashes of compulsions. That make more sense? It’s been a downward decline…
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How Not To Feel or Think A Thought

18 Jun 2022
Ever have a feeling you don't like and wish it would go away? Have you ever thought about something and very much not want to think about it, but then…
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Light At The End Of The Tunnel, Or Is It?

12 Jun 2022
I did a quick figuring and I only have to groom 5 more days until I close down. That’s something to be grateful about. Especially since I now have carpal…
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Bad Feelings, OCD or Legitimate?

4 Jun 2022
Good news (or bad), I'm making a deal to sell my grooming business. Two young ladies, with a background in dog training, have made an offer. Complete owner financing over…
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OCD For The Win – Art To Distract?

24 May 2022May 25, 2022
I legit want to just quit sometimes. Just find a white flag and wave it for whoever is watching my going ons. They’d understand, completely. I’ve been nothing but compulsions…
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What I Created, Mixed Media Show ‘n Tell

11 May 2022
I did manage to make 2 paintings from the backgrounds I created on Monday. The largest background, 24x48, is still staring at me, but I’ll take the victory of painting…

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