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25 Things You Don’t Know About Me: OCD Edition

So, by now you may know that I have a slight, ok unhealthy, addiction to gossip magazines. One of my favorites,US Weekly, always has a section where a chosen celebrity lists 25 unknown facts about themselves. I mean, who doesn’t like juicy secrets about strangers you’ll never meet? I know I do. When I first…… Continue reading 25 Things You Don’t Know About Me: OCD Edition

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If “what ifs” could kill…

For anyone who does not already know, I’m pregnant! Pat and I are expecting a baby girl in April and couldn’t be more thrilled. As someone who suffers from extreme anxiety and OCD, being pregnant has brought about a whole new world of neurosis! I was told that my anxiety may get better or worse…… Continue reading If “what ifs” could kill…

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Public Restrooms – Oh, the Horror.

If I had to pick one thing that causes me the most anxiety on a daily basis, it would be the thought of using public restrooms. I say “thought,” because I rarely ever use them. The situation has to be dire in order for me to even consider this as an option. I get it,…… Continue reading Public Restrooms – Oh, the Horror.

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“What’s eating you?”

The first week of August always puts me into a funk. This August 8th will mark eight years since my best friend was killed. I think about her almost every day, but for some reason this week is always the hardest. I find that when I am sad, everything bothers me and my anxiety level…… Continue reading “What’s eating you?”

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Hollywood came a knocking…

…And I said NO. It’s official, I’m an idiot. What was I thinking!? This could have been my big break. I could have been the next big reality star… like Kim Kardashian… or maybe even casted in a new Real Housewives franchise… Real Housewives of Chittenden County. Don’t lie, you’d watch it, I know you…… Continue reading Hollywood came a knocking…

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OCD Travel Checklist

I recently read an article which detailed the dirtiest surfaces in hotel rooms. First of all, gross. I don’t know about you, but I like to pretend that every hotel room that I stay in is brand spanking new and I am the first guest to stay in it. I used to love hotels, especially…… Continue reading OCD Travel Checklist

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Hand Sanitizer- Good or Bad!?

So, after years and years of daily, ok hourly, sanitizer use, my hands are finally showing signs of permanent damage. For the last week or so, I’ve been convinced that I am allergic to something. My hands are dry, red and they itch (gross!). I am someone who has very sensitive skin. I never change…… Continue reading Hand Sanitizer- Good or Bad!?