OCD Is Like Using Double Condoms

Overdoing safety leads to unsafety hell

Mónica Manzano Hidalgo
3 min readApr 30, 2021
Photo by @ivarroes

When it comes to physical safety, I played mostly on the safe side all my life. More than I would have liked.

In the context of emotional engagement, however, taking risks filled me with life. Having a growing list of friends I could share everything with. Connecting with people at work in the same way I would…

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Mónica Manzano Hidalgo

I care about harmony and conscious choice. Writing about Nonviolent Communication, Science of Happiness and mental health. Recovering procrastinator.