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ADAA Story of Triumph: OCD Took My Life Away at the Age of 8

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Sixteen-year-old Anahid discusses her struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). She tells her journey of going through 10 different therapists, multiple medications, and new fears until finally, she found the help that she needed.

"OCD is not rational. It will come and go, and you will need to fight it," Anahid says. "It seems ridiculous to fight with your own mind every day but you’re the only one who has direct access to it therefore you are the only one who can actually change things. Keep fighting and be proud of what you have already accomplished."

Read Anahid's story here: adaa.org/living-with-anxiet...

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