By Anonymous I have been suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and social anxiety disorder since childhood. Today, I understand my diagnoses and how they affect my ability to work,… Read more »
IOCDF Lead Advocate Tom Smalley just returned from the USA Weightlifting American Open Finals, where he won three gold medals. The IOCDF caught up with Tom to talk about his… Read more »
We at the IOCDF know that the holidays can be a difficult time for individuals affected by OCD and related disorders. What’s more, the trivialization of OCD can make an… Read more »
There I was lying in bed, paralyzed by something I had never felt before. I felt this overwhelming urge to spit. It was as if I couldn’t stop myself. I… Read more »
Meet IOCDF Advocate Alie Garza! Alie shares the reasons why she became an IOCDF Advocate in the video below. Learn more about our advocate program. About Alie Garza Alie… Read more »
Gregory Gene Conrad embarked on a courageous mission when he wrote his book, “Fighting the War Against OCD: A Season in the Life of Gregory Gene Conrad.” His primary goal… Read more »
By: Teagan Miller Hi, I am Teagan Miller, I’m twenty years old, & I have lived with obsessive-compulsive disorder for all my life. My mind is overflowing with things I… Read more »
July is Disability Pride Month, where people with disabilities and chronic illnesses are welcome to share their experiences and discuss what they’re dealing with more openly outside of OCD.
By Shaun Flores OCD and the pain dealt at OCD’s hands, some of us had to do something. Channeling that pain into purposeful action, beyond our own world in order… Read more »
By Justine De Jaegher Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is considered a “chronic anxiety disorder” [1]. How to calm OCD anxiety, like Bert and Ernie, they go hand-in-hand. Also like our… Read more »
