Quite a few people have always portrayed OCD as a personality quirk, and I wanted to show that this can be an incorrect viewpoint. I would love for anyone with OCD to comment on this post to let others see how destructive this illness can be on one’s life. I would like anyone without OCD to ask questions about this condition.

I will go first! My OCD started during a heightened point of anxiety in my life. I was struggling to do practically anything without feeling a sense of dread and being overwhelmed. I ended up in the hospital three times in two weeks for major panic attacks.

This took a turn for the worst when my wife asked me if she thought my child was part of my anxiety attacks. This small and very valid question spiraled into me worrying if I could hurt her. I ruminated on this from sunup to sundown every day. It consumed me. I was physically present, but not mentally wherever I went.

If you would like more details on my OCD, please see my previous post:

The Mind of Russ

First Post!

Hi there, My name is Russ, I'm in my thirties, and I am a semi-normal guy that enjoys the simple things in life. I created this blog to share my geeky interests with fellow techies, but to also discuss my experiences with my Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I hope to deliver my story as a sign of hope to anyone else out there struggling with their OC…

2 years ago · Russ Cole

The Mind of Russ

OCD: An Open Discussion