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Finding a robust OCD recovery despite disability, chronic illness, and comorbidities 

Posted February 2, 2023 by International OCD Foundation

By Sandy Robinson A few weeks ago, I was an inpatient at my local hospital. I had a bowel obstruction and needed medical intervention to address it. This is one…

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Tags: Advocacy, awareness, comorbidities, disability, OCD

Ruminating on Ruminations: Mental Compulsions and What to Do About Them

Posted February 2, 2023 by International OCD Foundation

By Andrew GottWorth Thinking thinking thinking… wait, am I obsessively thinking or compulsively thinking? Oh no. I don’t know! Hi there! If we’ve not met before – I’m Andrew. I’m… Read more »

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Tags: Advocacy, awareness, OCD

Out of the Woods of OCD

Posted January 25, 2023 by International OCD Foundation

By Lane Brooke Fahy This story is part of our blog series called “Stories from the OCD Community.”   If you are interested in sharing your story you can view… Read more »

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Brazil’s Mental Health Awareness Month: Highlighting 5 projects from my country

Posted January 24, 2023 by International OCD Foundation

by Júlia C. E S. You might be wondering… Isn’t Mental Health Awareness Month in May? Well, in Brazil, Mental Health Awareness Month is in January! Because of that, I’ve…

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Learning to live with OCD

Posted January 24, 2023 by International OCD Foundation

By Kristyn Nelson Hi, my name is Kristyn. I’m 33 years old. My battle with OCD began around October 2020. Growing up I had a wonderful childhood and life. From… Read more »

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Tips For Submitting a Proposal to Speak at the OCD Conference

Posted January 20, 2023 by International OCD Foundation

Are you interested in presenting at the next Annual OCD Conference? The 28th Annual OCD Conference will take place in-person at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis in San Francisco, CA… Read more »

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How ERP helped me grow a steadfast faithful walk with Christ

Posted January 19, 2023 by International OCD Foundation

By Erika McCoy Note: IOCDF is not affiliated with any religious groups and is not a faith-based organization. This blog is part of a series from our Faith and OCD…

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My Journey as a Body Dysmorphic Disorder Advocate

Posted January 18, 2023 by International OCD Foundation

Pawn piece wants to be king.

By Eva Fisher, PHD What do you want to accomplish in life? What are your goals, hopes, and dreams? Therapy and medication enabled me to overcome body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)… Read more »

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Tags: bdd, mental health

How to Read a Research Article: A Kind Guide for Non-Scientists

Posted January 11, 2023 by borislitvin

By Boris Litvin I. “How Do You Even Read This?!” At last—you found it. A research article that, at first glance, can precisely answer your questions. After Googling for hours…

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Introducing Smalls Talk

Posted January 5, 2023 by International OCD Foundation

PLEASE NOTE: This blog post includes mention of suicidality.  If you are in a crisis, or you are ever feeling suicidal or unsafe, please go to your local emergency room, or… Read more »

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  • Finding a robust OCD recovery despite disability, chronic illness, and comorbidities 
  • Ruminating on Ruminations: Mental Compulsions and What to Do About Them
  • Out of the Woods of OCD
  • Brazil’s Mental Health Awareness Month: Highlighting 5 projects from my country
  • Learning to live with OCD

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