The acronym for obsessive compulsive disorder is not merely a descriptor for being particular about the way you organize your closet or clean your kitchen; it’s a debilitating mental health diagnosis that affects individuals of various ages and backgrounds and, most often, for their whole lives.
Therapy is less about something being "wrong" with you and more about recognizing when extra support could help you through a challenging time and prepare for future difficult periods. So how do you know when it might be time to start?
Making the decision to begin therapy is not an easy one. You have to be willing to allow yourself to be vulnerable in front of a stranger and talk about things that are creating challenges in your life while also taking a deeper look into yourself.
