What’s the “Trich?”

A personal journey sharing insights on mental health, and parenting a child with OCD and trichotillomania.

Resources

NOCD – Online Therapy for OCD

NOCD is an online therapy platform specializing in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold standard for OCD treatment. Their therapists are trained to help individuals manage intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and anxiety through personalized virtual therapy.

Why We Recommend It:

✔ Professional therapists trained in OCD treatment
✔ Virtual sessions, making therapy more accessible
✔ Community support and educational resources

If you or a loved one is struggling with OCD, NOCD is a great place to explore therapy options.

Visit NOCD.com

Hope and Help for Your Nerves – Dr. Claire Weekes

Find it on Amazon

This classic mental health book provides practical, compassionate advice for managing anxiety, panic, and nervous symptoms. Dr. Claire Weekes’ approach focuses on understanding and accepting anxious thoughts rather than fighting them, helping readers break the cycle of fear.

Key Takeaways:

✔ Understanding how the nervous system responds to stress
✔ Techniques for managing panic and anxiety
✔ Encouraging, non-clinical language that makes it accessible to everyone

For anyone navigating anxiety, OCD, or intrusive thoughts, this book is a must-read.

More To Come

As we continue this journey, I’ll update this page with more helpful resources. If you’ve found a book, website, or tool that has made a difference in your mental health journey, feel free to reach out.