This story is part of our blog series called “Stories from the OCD Community.” Stories from the community are submitted and edited by Toni Palombi. If you are interested in… Read more »
Thirty-One Days: A Tale of Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Posts Categorized: Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Stepping into life, again: by Maya
This story is part of our blog series called “Stories from the OCD Community.” Stories from the community are collected and edited by Toni Palombi. If you are interested in… Read more »
1 Million Steps 4 OCD: Welcome By Denis Asselin
On behalf of International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), I invite you to participate in the 5th Annual 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk. I am amazed and honored to see how… Read more »
Then & Now: How has the IOCDF changed your life?
Did you know that this year is the IOCDF’s 30th anniversary? In November 1986, a small group of advocates gathered together to start a non-profit to help all of those… Read more »
Introducing HelpforBDD.org — A New Source of Hope for those Affected by BDD
In 2012, Denis Asselin walked over 500 miles — or roughly one million steps — from his home in Cheyney, PA, to Boston, MA, in memory of his son Nathaniel…. Read more »
Out of the Shadows: Guest Post by Denis Asselin
Memorial Day Weekend is not only a time to celebrate the beginning of summer with friends and family, but also a time to remember those who we may have lost. In… Read more »
Cheyney, PA, to Washington, DC — A New Journey for OCD Awareness
The backpack is out again, new Brooks athletic shoes have been purchased, and tomorrow I will walk out the door towards Washington, D.C. — Denis Asselin In 2012, Denis Asselin… Read more »
UPDATED: Join our BDD chat on Monday, May 13th, as part of our #OCDchat series on Twitter
UPDATE: This chat has been rescheduled for Monday, May 13th, at 8pm ET. See you there! In this month’s #OCDchat, we are excited to have Jamie Feusner, MD, medical director… Read more »
A Million More Steps to Go: A Sister’s Journey to Increase Awareness
Today’s post is from guest blogger, Carrie Asselin, the sister of Nathaniel Asselin who tragically took his own life at age 24 after battling severe OCD and BDD (body dysmorphic… Read more »