Lethal Face Card: The Ultimate Distraction | Greis Valdez

When OCD latches onto magical thinking, everyday moments can become exhausting. A goodbye can feel dangerous if it isn’t said “right.” Putting on shoes can become a ritual to prevent catastrophe. Certain words can feel threatening. Numbers, sounds, or routines can suddenly carry enormous weight. To others, these behaviors may look confusing or irrational. But for someone struggling with OCD, these compulsions can feel deeply necessary, as though they are personally responsible for preventing har