Had a Bad Reaction to SSRI’s?
From my experience treating those with OCD, when SSRI medications are used, the person typically has one of 3 responses. Most people (85%) have good responses to Luvox/Lexapro/Zoloft/etc. The other 15% fall into two categories: [...]
OCD Conference!
The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF.org) holds annual conferences on OCD at rotating locations throughout the United States. One of the best things about these conferences is that anyone can attend!: people who have OCD, family [...]
Research, Neurotransmitters, Medication Interventions
(This is not meant to serve as medical or mental health advice. Always seek advice from your medical provider or psychiatrist about medications.) A nice aspect about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is that, as far as [...]
Intrusive Thoughts
It is rare for someone to have OCD without having Intrusive Thoughts as part of their symptom picture. Unfortunately, many questionnaires therapists use to gauge OCD only focus on obsessions and compulsions. Intrusive Thoughts are [...]
Activities, Breaks, Care for self: ABC’s!
There are numerous easy steps we can do that can help reduce Anxiety/OCD, reduce depression, and brighten our outlook. Activities are a great way to burn off anxious energy and "Push Start" a good mood. [...]
OCD: EWRP Most Simplified
“Blah, blah, blah, do the thing you are afraid of. Blah, blah, blah, the more you do it, the less afraid you will be.” I wish I could recall where I first read that [...]