The Moment I Realized I Had OCD

For years, Brenna Posey struggled with overwhelming fears, intrusive thoughts, and behaviors she couldn't explain. She went through cycles of anxiety, compulsions, and brief periods of relief—never realizing there was a name for what she was experiencing. It wasn’t until one pivotal moment that everything clicked. In this video, Brenna shares the exact moment she realized she had OCD, how she found hope, and why understanding her diagnosis changed everything.

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[tamarahunter]

This is and was me. I'm currently worried about mental health right now. I also have years in between episodes. So glad to be a member od nocd 😊

[dammitbobbi_]

I never cease to be amazed when I hear someone else describe their experience in the same exact way that I did to my loved ones. You mentioned “I wasn’t able to get out of bed” and “it just went away, like I didn’t have OCD. And then one day a switch flipped and it was back.” I remember feeling so alone in these symptoms, but hearing others talk about similar experiences really helps with validation.

Thank you for sharing your story! I was and am just like you! Outgoing, super involved.. but then sometimes these cycles make it feel like I can’t access the best parts of me anymore, at least until the cycle ends. Here’s to the brighter days!