When I began treatment for OCD several years ago, I wondered what my life deep into recovery would look like. Many people starting OCD treatment for the first time have… Read more »
Before and After Treatment
Finding a robust OCD recovery despite disability, chronic illness, and comorbidities
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…
Ruminating on Ruminations: Mental Compulsions and What to Do About Them
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 »
Out of the Woods of OCD
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 »
Brazil’s Mental Health Awareness Month: Highlighting 5 projects from my country
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…
Learning to live with OCD
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 »
Tips For Submitting a Proposal to Speak at the OCD Conference
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 »
How ERP helped me grow a steadfast faithful walk with Christ
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…
My Journey as a Body Dysmorphic Disorder Advocate
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 »
How to Read a Research Article: A Kind Guide for Non-Scientists
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…