How John Green Overcame The OCD That Hijacked His Life

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In this eye-opening interview with NOCD, bestselling author John Green opens up about lifelong struggle with OCD. He shares how his mind and day-to-day life was hijacked by relentless intrusive thoughts that would lead to hours upon hours of compulsive checking. "I felt like I wasn’t the captain of the ship of my consciousness… It really did feel like somebody else was running the show,” he told us during our convo. For years, OCD shrunk his world, leaving him feeling trapped and powerless. But everything changed when John found specialized care that helped him fight back. Through ERP therapy, he slowly began to wrestle back control of his mind and life. Listen to our sit-down interview to hear John’s heartfelt story of struggle and recovery. It’s a powerful reminder that with the right tools, it IS possible to manage OCD — no matter how bad it feels. If you or a loved one is struggling with OCD, know there is help. Visit https://learn.nocd.com/YT to learn more. Follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/treatmyocd/ https://twitter.com/treatmyocd https://www.tiktok.com/@treatmyocd