OCD

We all want to feel seen, valued, and accepted—it’s a fundamental human need. But what happens when that healthy desire morphs into a relentless, all-consuming need? When your self-worth hangs precariously on the comments, likes, and opinions of others, you might be caught in the approval trap , where validation has become an addiction. This isn't just about occasionally enjoying a compliment; it’s an excessive need for external affirmation  that dictates your mood, your choi

I don't remember a time before the fear. It's a strange thing to say, but looking back, it feels like the seeds of what I now know as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) were sown incredibly early. I was only four or five, a tiny human in a big world, but the terror of being alone in my room at night was all-consuming. My thoughts would spiral, painting vivid, terrifying scenarios, and I'd lie there, physically shaking, crying, desperately trying to push away the relentless w