OCD Conference 2020!
This past year, the Annual OCD Conference, hosted by the International OCD Foundation, was held in Austin, TX. And the 27th Conference will be July 31 - August 2, 2020, in Seattle, WA! Also, the [...]
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 [...]
Alternative Medications for OCD
(This information is NOT medical advice. It is for informational purposes only. Speak with your primary care provider or psychiatrist about medications.) The majority of people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) respond to an SSRI [...]
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 [...]