Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
As Mackenzie started getting better from OCD, something unexpected happened: she started feeling worse. The more ERP quieted the chaos in her mind, the more clearly she could see what OCD had taken from her — joyful moments she wasn’t present for, relationships that had suffered, and the ways her compulsions had affected her husband, children, and the people she loved. Recovery gave her clarity, but that clarity came with guilt, shame, and grief.
In this video, Mackenzie shares why learning to mourn what OCD took — without remaining trapped in the past — became such an important part of her recovery. She reflects on the difference between holding yourself accountable and blaming yourself, repairing relationships that OCD impacted, and realizing that while she couldn’t change what had already happened, she could stop OCD from taking anything more from her future.
At NOCD, we specialize in exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, the most effective treatment for OCD—a treatment that can help you live a fulfilling life. If you’re ready to take your first step, book a free 15-minute call with us at learn.nocd.com/YT
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As Mackenzie started getting better from OCD, something unexpected happened: she started feeling worse. The more ERP quieted the chaos in her mind, the more clearly she could see what OCD had taken from her — joyful moments she wasn’t present for, relationships that had suffered, and the ways her compulsions had affected her husband, children, and the people she loved. Recovery gave her clarity, but that clarity came with guilt, shame, and grief.
In this video, Mackenzie shares why learning to mourn what OCD took — without remaining trapped in the past — became such an important part of her recovery. She reflects on the difference between holding yourself accountable and blaming yourself, repairing relationships that OCD impacted, and realizing that while she couldn’t change what had already happened, she could stop OCD from taking anything more from her future.
At NOCD, we specialize in exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, the most effective treatment for OCD—a treatment that can help you live a fulfilling life. If you’re ready to take your first step, book a free 15-minute call with us at learn.nocd.com/YT
Follow us on social media:
instagram.com/treatmyocd
twitter.com/treatmyocd
tiktok.com/@treatmyocd
