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Not decor. Defense. When OCD or anxiety hijacks your brain, the last thing you need is another coping skill you forget to use in the moment. What you do need is a bold, in-your-face reminder that anchors you back to reality when the spiral hits hardest. That’s where visual tools come in. These aren’t just […]

September 30, 2025

Grounding on Hard Days: Visual Tools That Keep You Out of the Spiral

Compulsions, OCD and Anxiety Basics, Recovery Tips

If your brain won’t stop having a meeting about your thought, this one’s for you. You’ve probably heard a ton about compulsions like hand-washing, checking locks, or avoiding certain places. But what about the compulsions no one can see? The ones happening entirely in your head? Yep, I’m talking about mental compulsions such as rumination, […]

Mental Compulsions 101: How Rumination Keeps You Stuck (Even If You’re Doing ERP)

September 23, 2025

Compulsions, OCD and Anxiety Basics, Recovery Tips