Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
When you have OCD, shopping for groceries can already be difficult due to intrusive thoughts in the grocery store and surrounding food. And now with this cyclospora parasite outbreak, a lot of us are really feeling some major OCD flare ups!
Of course, it’s normal and expected to have some level of concern and caution (after all, no one wants explosive diarrhea). But with OCD, our brains often go beyond the appropriate amount of caution.
For example, some of us are avoiding fruits and vegetables marked safe, some of us refuse to eat them even if we cook them at the temperature that kills the parasite. Some of us are afraid the parasite will travel and contaminate other foods. Some of us are afraid of the health consequences of diarrhea and are worried about intense dehydration and spiraling about the worst that could happen.
Living with OCD when there’s a health outbreak like this can be very difficult and hard on our brains, and it can affect many different themes and subtypes in ways you wouldn’t expect.
If the cyclospora parasite situation is making your OCD feel worse, you’re not alone. But please know it can get better, and OCD specialized therapy help you respond without compulsions in situations just like this.
Book a free call with our team using the link in our bio to learn more about OCD treatment that’s proven to work, and/or get started today.
When you have OCD, shopping for groceries can already be difficult due to intrusive thoughts in the grocery store and surrounding food. And now with this cyclospora parasite outbreak, a lot of us are really feeling some major OCD flare ups!
Of course, it’s normal and expected to have some level of concern and caution (after all, no one wants explosive diarrhea). But with OCD, our brains often go beyond the appropriate amount of caution.
For example, some of us are avoiding fruits and vegetables marked safe, some of us refuse to eat them even if we cook them at the temperature that kills the parasite. Some of us are afraid the parasite will travel and contaminate other foods. Some of us are afraid of the health consequences of diarrhea and are worried about intense dehydration and spiraling about the worst that could happen.
Living with OCD when there’s a health outbreak like this can be very difficult and hard on our brains, and it can affect many different themes and subtypes in ways you wouldn’t expect.
If the cyclospora parasite situation is making your OCD feel worse, you’re not alone. But please know it can get better, and OCD specialized therapy help you respond without compulsions in situations just like this.
Book a free call with our team using the link in our bio to learn more about OCD treatment that’s proven to work, and/or get started today.
