As I have mentioned in previous posts that I have begun ERP therapy for OCD. I have dabbled, if you will, in this type of therapy before. But I’ve always given up before my treatment began to work. Exposures are tough. And what’s even more challenging is the response prevention. Most days it’s one step forward and two steps back. But the…Read More

Happy Friday Pausers. I just wanted to get on here and give you a quick update on my week. I’m happy to say that alcohol didn’t hold much place in my brain this week. I’ve now become acutely aware that situations, like last weekend, may arise again. I have a “toolbox” for such moments and I think it needs to be updated. In my group, Women for…Read More

Hello Pausers and welcome to the beginning of fall. I never thought I would say this but I am happy summer is coming to an end. I’ve had a mentally turbulent few months and I am hopeful the new season will bring a wave of uplifting energy.

So I have a confession. I almost imbibed a glass of wine this weekend. I was having an extremely…Read More