I often talk about my anxiety because that's easier to accept but what I rarely explain to people is about my OCD. These past few days have encouraged me to say a bit about this.
When I was in college my anxiety got so bad it escalated to full on Obsessive Compulsive Behavior, for a while I was on heavy medication which made me feel uninterested, lethargic and made me gain weight
One day I turned to yoga and it saved my life. (Long story short)
I weened myself off the medication and started down a spiritual path that has eased my disorder everyday.
However I still battle it..
I've never admitted to anyone (just told my boyfriend recently) that I often count words on my fingers that I hear over and over to soothe myself. When I notice I'm doing it I stop myself only to then find myself chattering my teeth to the same count. Idk why I'm feeling drawn to share this..
I think it's so that if someone else is out there who feels the same they will know this.
You aren't alone
You aren't hopeless
You can be helped
There is a way
You aren't weird
You can do this
You will be okay
You are safe

Lastly, Black Tourmaline is incredible for calming your anxiety and obsessive thoughts. Go get yourself a chunk to carry around with you. I have this necklace to help soothe me when my OCD acts up. It really works!