OCD and Trauma
I have to admit that when I first heard about OCD, I thought it was mainly about being very clean or checking that the door was locked several times. Later,…
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June 10, 2026
I have to admit that when I first heard about OCD, I thought it was mainly about being very clean or checking that the door was locked several times. Later,…
I am mindful how the current situation can be very triggering for those suffering from complex trauma/Complex PTSD. For example, it can make your symptoms worse and put you in a constant survival mode (fight/flight/freeze/dissociate). The constant hypervigilant state can be very exhausting. It can trigger a sense of loss, loneliness and abandonment, helplessness, uncertainty and unpredictability.