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Every man dies. Not every man lives.
October 16, 2015
What are your values? What are your dreams? What is something you wish you could be doing instead of focusing on your OCD? OCD is still there, and you don’t have to put your life…
Talking To Your Child About OCD
October 15, 2015
Sometimes parents hesitate telling their children that they have OCD. Their reasons may vary, but the most common reasons are the following: They worry about the stigma that surrounds OCD, and the possible negative effects…
Is OCD bullying You? You Now Have Options
October 13, 2015
According to Stopbullying.gov “bullying …involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time.” They also state that those that are bullied “may have serious,…
Relationship OCD and the Doors of Uncertainty
October 11, 2015
[View original article published in Psych Central here] When Adam was about 9 years old, he began to experience contamination obsessive-compulsive disorder. At 14, his fears about possibly getting sick subsided, but he began questioning…
6 Things You Need to Know Before Starting OCD Treatment
June 08, 2015
[View original article published in Psych Central here] If you suffer from OCD, you likely feel exhausted every day. The anxiety and tormenting thoughts may lead you to internal and external rituals. These compulsions provide…
Is it OCD, OCPD, or What?
March 10, 2015
View original article published in Psych Central here. Grace is obsessed about order and having things “just so.” She is constantly checking for symmetry in her surroundings. The time she spends ordering and organizing her…
Scrupulosity: When OCD Targets Your Religious and Moral Values
January 14, 2015
View original article published in Psych Central here. Whenever Marian was exposed to religious issues, she felt overwhelmed by doubt, guilt and anxiety. She had been steadfast in her devotion since childhood. Lately, though, she’d…
OCD Awareness Week
October 16, 2014
“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn
October 16, 2014
Those challenged by OCD most likely have tried to stop the “waves” to no avail. It’s easier to “surf” them rather than fight them. You can learn to accept and tolerate uncertainty and doubt. Love…
Starve the OCD Beast and START Making Changes
October 15, 2014
Once upon a time a young man was walking through the mountains near his home. A cute little kitten appeared. It looked hungry and lost. He decided to take it home. He took good care…
Is there an OCD Nightmare In Your Closet?
October 14, 2014
Those who don’t have the disorder misconstrue and continue to promote misconceptions about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Those suffering may hide and shield themselves from possibly being hurt and shunned. They may feel ashamed or embarrassed.…
What is OCD? OCD Awareness #OCDWeek 2014
October 14, 2014
If you aren’t sure what OCD is, watch this short video. It will enlighten you. Source: IOCDF.ORG
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