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The Art of Recovery

Posted January 23, 2018 by International OCD Foundation

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 »

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Filed under: Guest Post, Stories from the OCD Community, Treatment & Recovery

Lessons from an 11-year old

Posted January 17, 2018 by International OCD Foundation

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 »

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Filed under: OCD in Kids, Stories from the OCD Community

Tags: obsessive-compulsive child, OCD in children, personal story

Announcing New Expert Articles on the IOCDF Website!

Posted January 12, 2018 by International OCD Foundation

We understand that for people living with OCD, family members, and professionals who treat OCD and related disorders,  it can sometimes be a challenge to find comprehensive information that addresses… Read more »

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Filed under: Professionals, Research, Research Spotlight, Treatment & Recovery

A Mother’s Perspective

Posted January 8, 2018 by International OCD Foundation

Written by Darla Knopp 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… Read more »

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Filed under: Awareness & Advocacy, Guest Post, OCD in Kids, Stories from the OCD Community

Thirty-One Days: A Tale of Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Posted December 19, 2017 by International OCD Foundation

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 »

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Tips For Submitting a Proposal to Speak at the OCD Conference

Posted December 13, 2017 by International OCD Foundation

Are you interested in presenting at the next Annual OCD Conference? The 25th Annual OCD Conference will take place this July in Washington D.C., and we will soon begin accepting submissions for… Read more »

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Submit Your Proposal to Speak at the Annual OCD Conference!

Posted December 13, 2017 by International OCD Foundation

We are now accepting proposals for workshops, evening events, support groups, and the Keynote Address for our 25th Annual OCD Conference to be held in Washington D.C., on July 27-29,… Read more »

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Healing of a Broken Girl with a Broken Soul

Posted December 13, 2017 by International OCD Foundation

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 »

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Succeeding Despite OCD

Posted December 5, 2017 by International OCD Foundation

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 »

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Join Us in Spreading Messages of Hope this Holiday Season

Posted November 29, 2017 by International OCD Foundation

It’s time to spread some holiday cheer! The holidays can be a hard time for those struggling to manage OCD and related disorders.  Something as simple as a card and… Read more »

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