How My OCD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Affects My Relationships

 The term OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) is often used to describe perfectionist behavior. While people with OCD may just seem overly organized, Medscape says OCD behavior stems from pervasive psychological pain, anxiety and "distressing intrusive obsessive thoughts."

Intrusive and distressing, these thoughts certainly are. I wasn't diagnosed with OCD until adulthood, but I recognize now that I've had OCD since early childhood. Here's a picture of what OCD feels to me and how it affects my relationship with my husband, kids and loved ones. Hopefully, this insight will help you if you're living with a person with OCD or if you experience it yourself. I've included ideas on what's helped me, too. How I Experience and Cope with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 

'Fear of Success' as Coping Skill for Low Self-Esteem

Fear of Success as Low Self-Esteem Defense Mechanism
'Fear of Success' is a psychological term that describes panic attack and depression symptoms associated with experiences of success. For people with chronic low self esteem, experiences of success are foreign. 'Fear of success' is a coping mechanism.
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