By Anonymous I am writing today, trying to wiggle a small piece of me out from under the OCD spell. Maybe it will only be a finger or, less, a… Read more »
On the Frontlines with OCD: #valuesovercompulsions
Posts By International OCD Foundation
How to calm OCD anxiety
By Justine De Jaegher Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is considered a “chronic anxiety disorder” [1]. How to calm OCD anxiety, like Bert and Ernie, they go hand-in-hand. Also like our… Read more »
My story
By Anahid Mantl 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… Read more »
How to Stop OCD Behavior
If you stumbled upon this article, you probably know that it’s not possible, or at least very very hard to “just stop”. In fact, it can be quite hard to stop OCD behavior, but there are possibilities and proven ways to reduce the compulsive urges of OCD.
In a race to speak about a hidden OCD theme, Race OCD
By Shaun Flores Race OCD, is a theme I rarely see spoken about in the OCD community, it’s a taboo among taboos, shame amongst all shames. We need to open… Read more »
How To Stop OCD Thought Loops
If you have OCD, you know the feeling of being stuck in a thought loop. You’re going about your day when suddenly it strikes you, a thought you can’t escape… Read more »
Beyond All Doubts, Reasonable or Not
PLEASE NOTE: This blog post discusses treatment(s) for OCD that are still currently being researched. While there is evidence to suggest that they could potentially be helpful in reducing OCD… Read more »
What if it’s not God? Finding freedom from scrupulosity
By Aly Prades I can still remember the drop of red food coloring my Sunday school teacher squeezed into a jar of water as an illustration of sin. She lined… Read more »
OCD and comedy, can they work hand in hand?
By Shaun Flores Scouring the internet as I usually do, not doom scrolling I hope, I stumbled upon this clip on TikTok by comedian Brian Regan who speaks about his… Read more »
Sharing My Story, so the Next Kid is Not Alone
By Ivy Ivy is an aspiring writer and artist. She is very passionate about spreading awareness and hopes to make a difference in someone’s OCD journey. I won’t lie. My… Read more »