For the past six years, I’ve had the great privilege of serving as a national spokesperson for the IOCDF, and during that time, I’ve enjoyed participating in all kinds of… Read more »
One Step at a Time: Walking for OCD in Sacramento
Posts By International OCD Foundation
OCD, Depression, and Suicide: There Is Hope
Eight years ago, I was so depressed I considered committing suicide. My obsessions had completely taken over my life—not only were they daily distractions from work and friends, they were… Read more »
Book Giveaway! Being Me with OCD
Alison Dotson’s new book, Being Me with OCD: How I Learned to Obsess Less and Live My Life, is now available in paperback! To celebrate, we are excited to be able… Read more »
Conference Schedule and Registration Now Live!
We are happy to announce that a preview of the schedule for the 2014 Conference is now available, and that registration is now open! We are so excited about this year’s conference in… Read more »
Historical Profiles of Individuals with OCD: Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla: Persistence in the Face of Mental Illness In this new blog series, we will be profiling famous individuals who continued to persist and make a lasting impact on… Read more »
I’m Not Ashamed of My OCD
The day a psychiatrist first used the words obsessive compulsive disorder to diagnose me was the start of a journey toward ridding myself of the shame that had weighed on my… Read more »
Talking to Kids About OCD
I had the privilege of visiting with a third-grader named Faith over lunch this past winter. She is the cutest nine-year-old in the world, all eyes and sweet, sweet smile. Not kidding,… Read more »
Submit Your Proposal to Speak at the Annual OCD Conference!
We are now accepting proposals for workshops, evening events, support groups, and the Keynote Address for our 21st Annual OCD Conference to be held in Los Angeles, CA, on July… Read more »
Save the Date(s)! 21st Annual OCD Conference in Los Angeles, CA
We hope you are all getting excited for our 21st Annual OCD Conference, to be held July 18–20, 2014, in Los Angeles, CA! While the conference is still 8 months… Read more »
BOOK EXCERPT: My First Visit with a Psychiatrist
Our very own IOCDF blogger, Alison Dotson, has just released her first book, Being Me with OCD: How I Learned to Obsess Less and Live My Life, a memoir/self-help book for… Read more »