Shortly after the birth of my oldest child, and over the course of one and a half years, my thoughts got so dark that I came close to losing my life.

The thing is, it wasn't postpartum depression like you might initially think.

It was obsessive compulsive disorder or OCD.

OCD is so misunderstood and it's so much more than liking things clean or organized.

It's a serious condition that can be incredibly debilitating. OCD involves relentless,

unwanted, and distressing thoughts, images, or urges known as intrusive thoughts. Trying to get rid of the distress

from these thoughts, people with OCD will often do repetitive physical or mental behaviors

known as compulsions. Compulsions can be time-consuming or, in my case, all-consuming.

There are many different compulsions, but a few examples are seeking reassurance online or

from loved ones, checking things over and over, and following specific routines. OCD can significantly

impact your quality of life. Intrusive thoughts can cause a lot of shame and keep people suffering

in silence. Plus, not every

therapist understands OCD or is qualified to treat it effectively, which can make it difficult to reach out for help.

That's why OCD often goes hand in hand with substance use. A lot of people end up using alcohol

to cope. For up to 70% of people struggling with OCD and substance use, the OCD symptoms started first.

Getting help for OCD saved my life, and it's my life's mission to make sure no one else feels they're beyond help.

You are not beyond help.

That's why I'm so excited to tell you about noCD. NoCD provides virtual

therapy designed specifically for OCD. It's a type of specialized therapy called ERP or exposure

and response prevention therapy and it's the most proven treatment for OCD.

Every no CD therapist goes through extensive training in OCD and ERP, so they understand even the most taboo or hard to talk about symptoms.

It's simple. Just go to nocd.com and book a free 15-minute call with their team.

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