In this episode of The OCD Confessional, we’re joined by Hussain, OCD advocate and founder of The Struggling Warrior, a platform dedicated to helping people understand and navigate obsessive-compulsive disorder: https://thestrugglingwarrior.com/

Hussain shares his personal journey living with intrusive thoughts and OCD, how the disorder targeted the things he cared about most, and what helped him begin loosening OCD’s grip. We talk about the isolation that often comes with intrusive thoughts, the shame that keeps people silent, and why speaking openly about OCD can be a powerful step toward recovery.

We also discuss:
• What intrusive thoughts actually feel like
• Why OCD attacks your deepest values
• How Hussain turned suffering into advocacy
• The importance of community in OCD recovery
• What helped him begin to rebuild trust in himself

This conversation is honest, hopeful, and a reminder that even in the hardest moments, people living with OCD are not alone.

You can follow Hussain on instagram @thestrugglingwarrior_

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🧠 The OCD Confessional is hosted by Liam Martin & Alicia Hill — real stories, intrusive thoughts, and the tools we use to cope (with plenty of laughter).

Disclaimer: The OCD Confessional is intended for education, awareness, and community support only. It does not provide therapy or professional mental-health advice. If you are struggling or in crisis, please seek help from a licensed mental-health professional. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.