Listen "How Mental Compulsions Helped Me Hide OCD for Decades"
Episode Synopsis
For years, Shala Nicely looked like she had it all together, but in reality? Her mind was consumed with obsessive thoughts and nonstop mental rituals. Because her compulsions weren’t visible, no one — not even Shala herself — realized she was suffering from OCD.In this interview, Shala shares how mental compulsions made it easy to hide her struggles but impossible to feel peace. She opens up about the toll of living in secret, how long it took to get a diagnosis, and what finally helped her step out of the cycle and into recovery.If you’re stuck in mental loops no one else can see, you’re not alone. NOCD therapists specialize in treating mental compulsions with ERP, the most effective therapy for OCD. Book a free 15-minute call at https://learn.nocd.com/YTFollow us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/treatmyocd/https://twitter.com/treatmyocdhttps://www.tiktok.com/@treatmyocd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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