Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is not about being overly tidy or careful—it’s a cycle of intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that can hijack one's sense of peace. OCD symptoms can take many forms, including fears of contamination, intrusive violent or sexual thoughts, compulsive checking or cleaning, and repetitive mental rituals. In a compassionate, mindfulness-based ACT framework, we learn to make space for intrusive thoughts without needing to control, suppress, or obey them. Therapy becomes a space to develop the psychological flexibility and courage needed to face discomfort, reduce compulsions, and move toward what matters most. You are not your thoughts—and healing begins when we stop fighting them and start living with purpose.