By Sandy Robinson A few weeks ago, I was an inpatient at my local hospital. I had a bowel obstruction and needed medical intervention to address it. This is one…
Finding a robust OCD recovery despite disability, chronic illness, and comorbidities
Posts Tagged: OCD
Ruminating on Ruminations: Mental Compulsions and What to Do About Them
By Andrew GottWorth Thinking thinking thinking… wait, am I obsessively thinking or compulsively thinking? Oh no. I don’t know! Hi there! If we’ve not met before – I’m Andrew. I’m… Read more »
Out of the Woods of OCD
By Lane Brooke Fahy This story is part of our blog series called “Stories from the OCD Community.” If you are interested in sharing your story you can view… Read more »
Introducing Smalls Talk
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 emergency room, or… Read more »
Finding Sacred Space Beyond the Thuds
By Kristen Pagacz This is a true story of a recent life experience. When I look back on it, it’s a great metaphor for living one’s life with the distraction…
Shaun Flores: A man with a mission to change representation in OCD
My name is Shaun Daniel Carl Flores, UK-based and 28 years old. I am a mental health activist and advocate especially for those with OCD. My OCD diagnosis earlier this… Read more »
Why I Became an Advocate: Alexandra Reynolds
Meet IOCDF Advocate Alexandra Reynolds! Alex shares the reasons why she became an IOCDF Advocate. Learn more about our advocate program. There are many reasons I became an advocate, but my… Read more »
You Are Not Your Thoughts
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 »
In Search of Light
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 »
Memories and Mantras: by Carolyn Silverstein
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 »