10/01/2026
October is OCD and ADHD's awareness month and here's what I'd like to share:
Everyone is stressed and anxious and has stuff going on right? There were so many things about myself that I chalked up to being my quirks. Being diagnosed in my 30's with ADHD and realizing how to finally live my life and learn the way my brain works has been such a game changer. Along with ADHD, OCD runs in my family and one of my daughters shares it with me. Although, I was never formally diagnosed (thank you healthcare that cost thousands for a test), my daughter was after I noticed traits she and I shared. As hard as it's been to watch her struggle with certain things, it's been comforting for both of us to navigate this road together. So, although I couldn't afford an evaluation I knew I needed help specifically for OCD, so I reached out to clinics who specialized in OCD therapy. Let me just say... HOLY FREAKING CRAP, it was MAGICAL!
I cried my very first session because I felt truly seen for the first time. Not a a joke, not as a stereotype, but my thoughts and feelings were real, valid, and I wasn't alone.
My mental "illnesses" do not make me broken nor does anything need to be fixed. They make me who I am and make this business what it is.
I strongly urge everyone to talk to their doctors about their mental health. It does not make you weak, it makes you stronger. Knowing how our brain functions and how you can manage your mental state is something every one should know.