By Lauren Thompson Dunton I was diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in the third grade. For me, it began simply enough: I couldn’t step on the grout between the… Read more »
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On the Other Side of Despair
This author has asked to remain anonymous The signs of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) began showing in our son at an early age. When he was 7, he started to… Read more »
My Bully and Me
By DJ Walker 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… Read more »
The Wallflower Child
By Ashley K. 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… Read more »
Why Attend the 25th Annual OCD Conference?
This year, we are thrilled to host the 25th Annual OCD Conference in Washington D.C. from July 27 – 29 (pre-conference activities on July 26). Each year, both new and… Read more »
Welcoming Uncertainty
By Laura Joseph Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can sometimes hit you where it matters most. For me, this meant having obsessive thoughts of uncertainty about my relationship. I was officially… Read more »
A thirteen-year-old’s advice to other children with OCD
By Alex R. I have recently been diagnosed with severe pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). When I suffered from my OCD symptoms, I hated my… Read more »
Moments of Clarity
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 »
The Art of Recovery
By Douglas D My OCD started in 2010. I experienced awful intrusive thoughts that I could not control. Being a very peaceful and shy person, having these thoughts made me… Read more »
Lessons from an 11-year old
This author has asked to remain anonymous My OCD symptoms started in 2014 when I was eight years old. First I was having trouble parting my hair and getting it… Read more »