Note: The IOCDF is not affiliated with any religious groups and is not a faith-based organization. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a debilitating, life-paralyzing illness. It affects roughly one to… 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 Michael Vallejo Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a type of mental health disorder that affects people of all ages and backgrounds. Despite this, many people still have misconceptions about OCD… Read more »
By Krista Reed, LSCSW In all the years that I have been treating obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in children and adolescents, one question comes up with every single case. “What… Read more »
By Nicolas Sanchez I have spent most of my life running. I was in Cross Country throughout high school and always somehow managed to find myself in last place at… Read more »
By Emily Steinbach Yes, the title is true. I have OCD, and this is something I have been battling since I was twelve years old. My OCD manifests in several… Read more »
… with a look at some tricky pitfalls By Corey Harrilal Glancing at the kitchen knife, an image of a stabbing scene popped into my head. The thought of stabbing… 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 »
