Tell Your Story
We welcome submissions from those living with OCD or a related disorder, their family/friends, researchers, and medical professionals. We are always looking for insightful, compelling stories. We publish one story each week.
Please note that we do edit stories and their titles for length, clarity, and our own editorial guidelines. For example, this might mean your title will be changed or certain language will be removed. If we feel we’ve made significant enough changes or altered your original tone, we’ll run it by you first. We never want to misrepresent your voice or message.
Should the IOCDF choose to publish your material(s), it reserves the right to determine the platform (newsletter, blog, etc.) and timing of its release. Submissions less than 500 words will be considered for inclusion in IOCDF’s quarterly OCD Newsletter.
Guidelines & Policies
- Submissions should be 1,000 words or less.
- Submissions must be written in English.
- Submissions should convey a clear message that the author wants to share for the benefit of the community. Examples could be how to manage OCD symptoms, advice for supporting others with OCD, overcoming stigma, etc.
- We do not publish stories offering medical advice unless they are written by licensed medical professionals.
- Contributors are asked to include a brief biographical note (2-3 sentences) with their submissions. Contributors who wish to publish anonymously can indicate as such through the form below
- We accept submissions year-round from anywhere in the world.
Tips for Submitting a Story
- Think about the purpose of your story (ex, learning to live with OCD, finding the right treatment, self-expression)
- When telling your story it can be helpful to talk about what if any treatment you have tried.
- We appreciate it if you provide sources for any facts that you state.
- -20 seconds about where you were (onset of symptoms, how you learned what you were experiencing)
- -20 seconds about your treatment journey (finding the right treatment and the overall process)
- -20 seconds about where you now (how you're doing now, getting involved with the IOCDF, sharing your story to help others)
Past Story Submissions
Submission Form
Use the form below to submit your work to potentially be published by the IOCDF! While we are unable to respond personally to every query, we will contact you if your piece is selected for publication. Thank you, and we look forward to reviewing your story!
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