By Stephanie Sousa Those were the words I told myself time and time again. I washed my hands knowing there was no rationality behind the idea that I may have… Read more »
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Posts Tagged: OCD
Tips for Navigating OCD this Holiday Season
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 »
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 »
OCD Truths: Scrupulosity Is Not Faith
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 »
Why I Became An Advocate: Stacy Quick
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 »
Why I Became An Advocate: Alie Garza
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 »
“I hope to help people” author strives to increase understanding of OCD
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 »
Breaking Down OCD Myths: Dispelling Misconceptions and Stigma
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 »
What causes OCD in children?
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 »