A mom has told of the warning signs she's had OCD for decades - including a fear of not knowing where to locate the nearest bathroom and obsessively planning her own funeral.
Ariana Lally, 37, was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder six weeks ago after years of struggling with intrusive thoughts, medical anxiety, and compulsive behaviors.
But the a talent acquisition business partner said the signs had been there since childhood - including an intense fear of illness and death.
Now, Ariana is on a journey of self-discovery, finding strength through faith, therapy, and a supportive community.
Ariana Lally, 37, was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder six weeks ago after years of struggling with intrusive thoughts, medical anxiety, and compulsive behaviors.
But the a talent acquisition business partner said the signs had been there since childhood - including an intense fear of illness and death.
Now, Ariana is on a journey of self-discovery, finding strength through faith, therapy, and a supportive community.
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00:00Do you ever wonder if your brain is playing tricks on you, or when you're driving, mapping
00:04out every single restroom on a trip because you know what if you have a shit attack en
00:08route?
00:09Or hyperfixated on a death, convinced that every small symptom is worth planning out
00:14your own funeral?
00:15OCD is exhausting, it's loud, and it's intrusive.