Written by Community Artist and Grassroots Advocate, Halima Flynt. Maybe you’ve heard of the phrase “embracing uncertainty” or maybe you’ve been told to “sit with the anxiety”? Embracing uncertainty doesn’t… Read more »
Posts By International OCD Foundation
Relearning Self Compassion with a New Diagnosis
Written by IOCDF Advocate, Krista Reed, LSCSW. Learn more about our advocate program. For more information about Body Dysmorphic Disorder and treatment, please visit the International OCD Foundation’s Body Dysmorphic… Read more »
Avoidance and Anxiety
Written by IOCDF Advocate Andrew GottWorth. Learn more about our advocate program. If you’re like me, when you first learned about OCD, you thought it was about hand washing and… Read more »
The Metacognitive Approach to OCD Treatment & Self-Help
We are excited to share that Reid Wilson, Ph.D has released an online self-help program for individuals with OCD who want to learn new strategies for winning over this disorder—moment… Read more »
Why I Walk: Maya Tadross
Walk with members of the OCD community across the nation this October at a One Million Steps for OCD Walk. Find a walk happening near you and register today…. Read more »
What Do ‘We Demand’ As An OCD Community?
Written By IOCDF Advocate Justine DeJaegher. Learn more about our advocate program and resources. What do we as an OCD community demand? I’ve been thinking about this as we approach the… Read more »
OCD…and ADHD?
“I began advocating for individuals who live with OCD and their loved ones because I want to educate people on proper OCD treatments and use my story to let them… Read more »
My Journey to Finding an LGBTQ+ Affirming OCD Therapist
Written by IOCDF Advocate Alexandra Reynolds OCD therapy was not the place I imagined, and coming out as bisexual and gender fluid, I didn’t think my sexual and gender identities… Read more »
Why I Became an Advocate: Ezra Homonoff
IOCDF Advocate Ez Homonoff shares why they became an OCD advocate by writing a beautiful song titled “Braver”. Check out the lyrics below! Learn more about our advocate program. “Braver” (by… Read more »
Why I Became an Advocate: Alexandra Reynolds
Meet IOCDF Advocate Alexandra Reynolds! Alex shares the reasons why she became an IOCDF Advocate. Learn more about our advocate program. There are many reasons I became an advocate, but my… Read more »