I watched my little girl come back to us, and if possible, she was better than ever. She appeared more confident, happier and freer than before.

I am living the life I choose. Not the one OCD and anxiety were choosing for me.

Now I feel like I understand all the options, all the theories, and I have a road map, with potential detours, depending on how things go. Before I felt like I was drifting on this vast ocean with all this knowledge and no guidance on what to do next.

With a knowledgeable therapist [and] good exposures, ... CBT can take the tasks that once caused extreme anxiety and discomfort, and turn them into what they should be. No anxiety, no extra thought, no triggers or discomfort. Just everyday tasks.

I am now a nurse, a job I thought previously impossible for me because of my contamination OCD. I have been able to successfully navigate my personal and professional life through the use of CBT. I am forever grateful.