We are so grateful to share information from the IOCDF, a wonderful resource for people suffering from OCD and their loved ones, and the host of the annual OCD conference, happening this year in July in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1986 by a small group of individuals...
How can you tell if your child’s behaviors are anxiety-based, or involuntary? Touching, tapping, blinking, coughing, humming; all types of behaviors that can be performed involuntarily, compulsively, repetitively, and in ritualized ways. So, if you or your child...
Uncertainty can come in many forms • Did I turn the stove off? • Is my door locked? • Do I really love my partner? • Does my partner really love me? • What if there is an accident? • Will my loved one die? • Did I hurt someone? • Is this the right job? • Will I get...
If you have been reading our blogs, you are likely familiar with the term OCD, which stands for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. This is the clinical name for a pairing of obsessions or intrusive thoughts, feelings, and images that are managed by compulsive behaviors....
Fidget toys can be immensely helpful for those struggling with dermatillomania, or compulsive skin picking. These can introduce an alternative to picking skin, while remaining tactile. The toys range from a different textured item, like slime, to something subtle,...
You love your significant other and your pets so much that your feel your life would be over if you lost them. Imagine trying to prevent this with every waking moment of your life. Your life wasn’t always like this. One day you had the thought: “What if my...
