Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Beyond the well-known manifestations of OCD that can include hand-washing, counting, and checking, OCD can manifest in a myriad of ways. As the author of this VICE Tonic article, and person with OCD writes, At its core, for me and others, OCD is a disorder of doubt. A...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
In the rise of social media and the internet, it’s also possible for this platform to the ground on which one’s obsessions stake their claim. The internet can trigger fears and anxiety about how you are interacting with others online, or other aspects of...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Research from Canada, the United States, and Britain shows that perfectionism is rising in young adults. Perfectionism is a personality trait or characteristic that is innate in many people. It is nurtured in some environments, notably in families where personal...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Join this online 4-hour free conference to learn what OCD is, what it isn’t, and how to fight it! There are topics to introduce OCD, explore ways to start fighting OCD through exposure or medication, and talks for parents of people with OCD and family members....
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
The Cool Moms Club podcast did an episode a few months ago featuring Trina, who has severe OCD. This 45-minute episode examines the difficulties Trina faces, while also maintaining an upbeat attitude and being a role model for her son. It’s available for free...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Dr. Z will be teaching clinicians how to lead ACT-consistent exposure sessions for clients with OCD at he 2019 Anxiety and Depression Conference is on next month, March 28-31 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago, in Chicago, Illinois. If you are in town or at the conference,...
