Yesterday, I got this question from a blog reader:
Do you think people with OCD can have a successful career? Do you know people who have OCD but also got a great career? Thank you very much Jackie. You’re the best 🙂
Hello dear, thanks for the question and compliment!
In a nutshell: yes, absolutely!
I am actually enjoying two careers right now: I recruit for a university and write novels. This is such a dream for me because I love-love-love getting to work with high school and college students who are so passionate and in such a wild time of life and transition. And, of course, writing is my calling. I am so grateful to be able to write for a publisher I deeply respect.
In addition:
My friend A is an author and editor.
My friends C and E are therapists.
My friend L is a teacher.
Do we have days where OCD flares up and makes things difficult? Absolutely. But everyone I have mentioned has taken their OCD diagnosis seriously and pursued treatment, which has allowed each of us to continue to thrive in our careers.
JACKIE LEA SOMMERS 
Love this! OCD has been hindering me a lot career-wise in this season and it’s so encouraging to see this list of awesome careers that people are holding with OCD
I wonder if my answer sounded boastful. I know that we all have hard days… was trying to show what is possible if you take healing seriously!
No it doesn’t it all! Sounds hopeful and incredibly true.
I am so glad that someone asked you this, this is something that I have been wondering for a while myself, and I feel like alot of those who suffer can agree as well. Although I am pursuing ERP and feel SO much better, I get worried that OCD will interfere with my future career or parenting abilities. But I know that I all of this is uncertain, I can deal with it when the time comes, as for now I am taking all of the steps that I can to deal with this issue head on and that’s all that matters. Sorry for the rant, I am just so happy other people are curious about this too!
I often find tasks help keep my mind busy in a good way, and lessen the chances of unwanted thoughts. Though at times I can find starting tasks difficult as it is hard get my mind to focus. After years of being held back, I am determined to make something of myself career wise. Thank you for sharing these examples, this is very encouraging.
Good input! Thanks for reading and chiming in! ❤