Get to know OCD20 Feb 2025

How OCD Made Haley Jakobsen Doubt Who She Was

In this episode, we sit down with author and writer Haley Jakobsen to explore her deeply personal journey with undiagnosed OCD and the identity crisis it caused. Haley shares how her experience with OCD didn’t match the typical portrayals seen in media, leading to years of confusion, shame, and isolation. From intrusive thoughts to relentless self-doubt, Haley opens up about how OCD latched onto the things she valued most, causing her to question everything about who she was. Her story sheds light on the lesser-known aspects of OCD, including mental compulsions and the silent battles many face but rarely discuss.

Haley also discusses how receiving the correct diagnosis and undergoing Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy completely transformed her life. With humor, honesty, and vulnerability, she talks about the process of learning to live with OCD, developing coping tools, and using writing as a form of healing. We also dive into her upcoming novel, CAVEGIRL which draws from her own experiences navigating OCD.

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