Tag Archives: avoidance in OCD

When Should You Seek Treatment for OCD?

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Janet (ocdtalk)

I’m going to continue sharing some of my older posts for the next several weeks. This one is from November 2011: Most experts agree that it is time to seek treatment for OCD when the disorder “interferes with your daily life.” … Continue reading →

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High Flying Anxiety

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Janet (ocdtalk)

I think I’ve been blogging about OCD for too long. When I was on a turbulent three-hour flight last week, I found myself analyzing my intense anxiety, comparing it to OCD, and then composing a blog post in my head … Continue reading →

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OCD and Homeschooling

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Janet (ocdtalk)

After reading many of John Holt’s books in college and subsequently working with him in Boston, I became committed to the homeschooling movement. This was in  the mid 70’s, way before homeschooling became an acceptable alternative to traditional schooling. When … Continue reading →

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OCD and Decision Making

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Janet (ocdtalk)

Many years ago, I saw the movie Moscow on the Hudson, about a Russian musician named Vladimir Ivanoff who defects to the United States. One scene in particular has always stuck in my mind: Vladimir (played by Robin Williams) goes … Continue reading →

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Freedom from OCD

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Janet (ocdtalk)

When he was dealing with severe obsessive compulsive disorder, my son Dan spent nine weeks in a residential treatment program. During this time, he kept saying that he “wanted his freedom back.” I wasn’t sure if he was talking about … Continue reading →

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Symptoms of OCD?

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Janet (ocdtalk)

For those who think they, or a loved one, might be suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, it is easy to go online and find a list of typical symptoms. In some cases, people’s obsessions and compulsions may be quite obvious and they will … Continue reading →

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