This blog was originally posted by the TLC Foundation for BFRBs Dermatillomania, or skin picking, is classified as a body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) and is usually exhibited by compulsive skin… Read more »
Is Dermatillomania an Addiction?
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Can Stress Cause Me to Keep Biting My Tongue
This blog was originally posted by the TLC Foundation for BFRBs Tongue biting, also referred to as tongue chewing, is a habit an individual can develop in response to stress… Read more »
Why I Give: Liz McIngvale
Join Liz and make your year-end, tax-deductible gift today! “The IOCDF has quite literally changed my life…” In the video, Dr. Liz shares how the IOCDF has been instrumental as… Read more »
Is Picking Nails Normal, or a Sign of Something Worse?
This blog was originally posted by the TLC Foundation for BFRBs Picking nails may be nothing more than an old habit that is hard to break, but it could also… Read more »
Reese’s OCD story, and how you can help.
Donate For many kids like Reese, symptoms of OCD begin during the formative years of childhood. It can take years for families to learn what their child is experiencing and… Read more »
The Great Big List of Favorite Fiddles
by Fred Penzel, Ph.D. & Laura Santner, LCSWThis blog was originally posted by the TLC Foundation for BFRBs What are your favorite tools?
Anger to Openness: A Spiritual Journey
By IOCDF Advocate Alexandra Reynolds Learn more about navigating OCD in the religious and spiritual context- visit the Faith & OCD Resource Center My experiences with religion are typical for… Read more »
Help us spread Messages of Hope this holiday season!
It’s time to spread some holiday cheer! The holidays can be a hard time for those who are away from home to get help with their OCD. Something as simple… Read more »
Addressing Shame in OCD: How therapists can end self-stigma by leveraging technology
Written by Fran Kuehn, LICSW, M.Ed. PLEASE NOTE: This blog post includes mention of suicidality. If you are in a crisis, or you are ever feeling suicidal or unsafe, please… Read more »
Group Therapy: An Unexpected Turning Point
Written by IOCDF Advocate Katy Marciniak. Learn more about our advocate program. You can use the IOCDF’s online Resource Directory to locate a trained clinician near you. I couldn’t share my thoughts… Read more »