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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

Helping Kids Overcome Their OCD Fears – Some DOs and DON’Ts

October 13, 2014

Any parent who witnesses their children’s excruciating fear will instinctively react to protect, help, and comfort them. That is the expected and the right thing to do. However, when children experience fear due to OCD…

Helping Kids Succeed in School Despite OCD

August 21, 2014

[View original article published in Psych Central here] Roger’s parents were nervous about the new school year. They remembered how Roger’s OCD had surfaced. His fear of possibly choking on lunch food had kept him…

You can Defy OCD!

August 11, 2014

The statement by Van Gogh can be true for anyone that learns how to defy OCD. It can be done! It’s not easy but it’s possible! Anxiety, guilt, and doubt are the prevalent feelings experienced…