I'm forcing myself to write this...

My OCD told me not to write a post today, but ya know, we're going to use this as exposure and response prevention therapy!

As I'm typing, I can feel my whole body tense and heat up. I feel moths in my stomach (the opposite of butterflies... clever, right?). The anxiety is starting to overwhelm me, yet I keep typing.

If I stop now, I'm letting my OCD win. And if there is one thing I've learned, it's that I am the one thing in life I can control (S/O to all of you Hamilton fans who got that reference).

Really though... my OCD doesn't control my life and story. I strive to beat it every time.

But this isn't what I intended to post about.

Over the past year I've completely changed my outlook on life. I've become more positive and optimistic.

But the one thing I'm most proud of is my ability to stay true to myself. I'm such a goofball. I'm very silly. I'm weird. I'm a bit of a nerd. I'm a bit of a rascal. I'm ME. And I wouldn't have it any other way.

Don't be afraid to be yourself. Post a goofy photo / video. Look like a fool on the dance floor of the bar. Nerd out about whatever you're passionate about. It's okay. Wear whatever you want. Love whoever you want. Just. be. yourself.

I like it when you're you.

And as always, have a lovely evening.