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A safe space for women to feel less alone with OCD

Writing on intrusive thoughts, our cycles, triggers, and the slow work of learning to live beside OCD instead of at war with it. One woman's honest account, for the women who need to hear it.

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Latest writing

25 September

Embracing the crash

what OCD taught me about the fear of everything falling apart

Sometimes, when I’m deep in a spiral, I catch myself feeling like there’s really no way out of this one. What I’ve learnt is that no amount of compulsions will decide whether the crash happens.

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8 September

OCD through a woman's lens

and my mission to help you navigate it

At 15 years old, I was hit with an especially severe subtype of OCD known as POCD.

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Notes

little thoughts, as they come

27 Sep

A good night’s sleep is so important for both our minds and bodies. I highly recommend creating a nighttime ritual that makes you look forward to resting! I spend an unusually large portion of my day excited to climb into bed.

27 Sep

Female friendships are so beautiful and important! I haven’t been feeling like me the last few days, I went out for a coffee with a girlfriend of mine and came back with parts of myself I lost for a second.

25 Sep

Be mindful of what you’re subconsciously consuming! We take in so much without noticing, then question why we feel so on edge. Softer music with better frequencies and shows that don’t leave us feeling uncomfortable and anxious are the way forward.

18 Sep

OCD is the cheekiest disorder ever! Sometimes I find myself talking back and challenging it, and then I soon realise it just played me.

27 Sep

A good night’s sleep is so important for both our minds and bodies. I highly recommend creating a nighttime ritual that makes you look forward to resting! I spend an unusually large portion of my day excited to climb into bed.

27 Sep

Female friendships are so beautiful and important! I haven’t been feeling like me the last few days, I went out for a coffee with a girlfriend of mine and came back with parts of myself I lost for a second.

25 Sep

Be mindful of what you’re subconsciously consuming! We take in so much without noticing, then question why we feel so on edge. Softer music with better frequencies and shows that don’t leave us feeling uncomfortable and anxious are the way forward.

18 Sep

OCD is the cheekiest disorder ever! Sometimes I find myself talking back and challenging it, and then I soon realise it just played me.

27 Sep

A good night’s sleep is so important for both our minds and bodies. I highly recommend creating a nighttime ritual that makes you look forward to resting! I spend an unusually large portion of my day excited to climb into bed.

27 Sep

Female friendships are so beautiful and important! I haven’t been feeling like me the last few days, I went out for a coffee with a girlfriend of mine and came back with parts of myself I lost for a second.

25 Sep

Be mindful of what you’re subconsciously consuming! We take in so much without noticing, then question why we feel so on edge. Softer music with better frequencies and shows that don’t leave us feeling uncomfortable and anxious are the way forward.

18 Sep

OCD is the cheekiest disorder ever! Sometimes I find myself talking back and challenging it, and then I soon realise it just played me.

hellooo,

I'm Tyga

Originally from the UK, living in Mexico for over four years now. OCD took over a huge portion of my life at 15, and since then I've moved through several different subtypes, some far harder than others.

Recovery for me isn't about erasing OCD, it's about learning to live alongside it, and helping other women feel less alone while they do the same.

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What She Fears is a safe space for women navigating OCD to feel less alone, and to better understand how it affects us throughout our cycles. I've had my fair share of moments where I felt there was nowhere to turn, and I know a community of like-minded women, with similar struggles, would have helped me in so many ways. I created this space out of love, in hopes of giving other women a small light in their own tunnel to recovery. So whether you're struggling with OCD, or any mental health challenge for that matter, I absolutely welcome you to subscribe.

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