By Chris R. Warning: This blog includes graphic content. I’ve been reading a lot lately about my fellow OCD sufferer’s experiences with OCD; particularly the first time they felt it… Read more »
OCD: The First Visit
Posts Categorized: OCD
An open letter to Swiglife CEO and founder, Tracee Mathes
Well done, the post has been finally removed after the outroar the OCD community has caused. When it rains it truly does pour and I hope we realize whilst swimming… Read more »
Another ill-informed brand laughs about OCD
UPDATE: Since the posting of this article, Swiglife has removed the post in question. Read our follow-up here. By Shaun Flores By now you would think brands wouldn’t make… Read more »
Fifty years after the removal of “homosexuality” from the DSM: Remembering Dr. Charles Silverstein
It’s late evening on February 8 when my phone buzzes with a news alert indicating psychologist Dr. Charles Silverstein had passed. I would normally swipe these alerts away but I…
A Therapist’s OCD Journey: From Paralyzing Fears to Building an OCD Center
By Natalia Aniela PLEASE NOTE: This blog post includes mention of several topic areas that readers might find troubling or distressing, including intrusive thoughts of suicide, intrusive thoughts of harming… Read more »
Sharing Thoughts and Feeling Valued
By Youngji Son 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…
Reflections Across Faith and OCD
Note: IOCDF is not affiliated with any religious groups and is not a faith-based organization. By Valerie Andrews We are not discussing mental health outside of our intimate circles. We… Read more »
Stories Across Faith: Certainty vs. Faith
This blog is part of our Stories Across Faith Series and is one in a larger collection. This month the stories focus on Certainty vs. Faith. Note: IOCDF is not… Read more »
Before and After Treatment
When I began treatment for OCD several years ago, I wondered what my life deep into recovery would look like. Many people starting OCD treatment for the first time have… Read more »
Finding a robust OCD recovery despite disability, chronic illness, and comorbidities
By Sandy Robinson A few weeks ago, I was an inpatient at my local hospital. I had a bowel obstruction and needed medical intervention to address it. This is one…