By Josef Doctorovitz My name is Josef Doctorovitz, and I have OCD. Learning to live with OCD, knowing that it would always be something I had to manage, was terrifying… Read more »
OCD and Uncertainty Leading to Advocacy
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…
Young filmmaker creates short film about OCD
Jayden Helberg, a ten-year-old filmmaker, is sharing his short film about OCD, which he originally created for a competition at school. “My school was doing a reflections competition and the… Read more »
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 »
Two Decades of living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
By Ratih Nugraheni of Yogyakarta, Indonesia Living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) has never been easy for me. The twenty years of enduring struggle have become extremely exhausting not only… 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 »
I am now a fighter
I was diagnosed with severe OCD around contamination. OCD is not just neatness. It’s a true fear and you get voices in your head telling you and constantly undermining you…. Read more »
OCD Camp Brought Connection and Community to Kids and Families
Our third annual Online OCD Camp (held February 4-5, 2023) brought together 249 families for a virtual weekend filled with inspiring talks, lectures, and activities for youth and families who…
IOCDF launches campaign against misinformation
Today, the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) launched a multi-pronged response to the irresponsible reporting by The New York Post (The Post.) We will not stand by passively as The Post… 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 »