Anthony BishopDec 24, 20203 minWhen OCD Attacks Value-incongruent BehaviorOCD has infiltrated just about every aspect of my life at some point. When I was in high school I used to be terrified that red marks on...
Anthony BishopDec 24, 20203 minThe Problem with Labeling Thoughts "OCD"A common suggestion to a sufferer caught in an obsessive-compulsive cycle is to "identify it as OCD and refocus your attention on...
Anthony BishopDec 24, 20204 minAre You Sure? Certainty as FeelingStruggles with uncertainty are at the core of most manifestations of OCD (there are exceptions to this that I may write about in a future...
Anthony BishopDec 24, 20203 minThe Bloody Pizza*This is a true story In 2007, when I was 24 years old, I moved into my first apartment in North Hollywood, California. It was a junior...
Anthony BishopDec 24, 20205 minRethinking Intrusive ThoughtsThe terms intrusive thoughts are ubiquitous within the OCD community. Intrusive thoughts tend to be characterized as being unwelcomed,...
Anthony BishopDec 24, 20203 minThe Importance of Acknowledging Core Fear(s)I may develop a life-threatening condition and die any day now. Perhaps writing this is increasing the likelihood of it coming true...
Anthony BishopDec 24, 20204 minLizards, Blood & Guilt: Hit-and-Run OCDAt the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, I began mountain biking regularly as the gymnasium I typically frequent shut down. With my...