By Kerry Elson My family’s story began on February 8, 2012. On that night, I tucked my then 9 yr. old son Hayden into bed and went to sleep myself. … Read more »
The Time OCD came to visit…and didn’t leave…
Posts Tagged: awareness
Faith and OCD: Discussion and Enlightenment: Why you should attend the Faith and OCD Conference
By Mubeena Mirza, LCSW When I applied to my master’s program in social work, I was asked to write an essay on intersectionality. Upon researching this word, I found that… Read more »
Self-Acceptance: A Repeated Practice
By Judith Stern After our first fifty minutes, my new therapist concluded, “Self-acceptance might be helpful.” I almost laughed out loud. I totally accept myself, I thought. Compared to where I… Read more »
Am I a Bad Person?
By Shaela Lundy People always say to “just go with your gut feeling” and quote, “what you think, you become,” or “watch your thoughts, they become words; watch your words,… Read more »
My Life with OCD and Social Anxiety Disorder
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 »
Online OCD Camp: The Volunteer Experience
Over the weekend of January 26, youth with OCD and their families gathered for the Online OCD Camp, an annual event which brings education and support to this special community…. Read more »
OCD & Me: My Journey of Over Six Decades
OCD is unpredictable. It will change, evolve, sometimes become more complex.
IOCDF Lead Advocate Tom Smalley wins three gold medals at USAW Competition
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 »
The Research Grant Program: Findings, Facts, and Funds
Through our initiatives, partnerships, and programs — including the Research Grant Program — the IOCDF is proud to help people with OCD and related disorders globally. With valuable input from… Read more »
Embracing Uncertainty: A Journey Living with Religious OCD
By The Struggling Warrior Biographical Note: The Struggling Warrior is a 26 year old Electrical and Electronics engineer with OCD. Throughout his experience with this detrimental disease, he found himself and… Read more »