Tag Archives: Battling OCD

Dan Versus OCD

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Janet (ocdtalk)

This post first appeared in June 2013…….. At the time my son Dan’s OCD was at its worst, he had not eaten in over a week. I flew down to be with him at his college, and though he was … Continue reading →

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OCD and Insight

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Janet (ocdtalk)

Before my son Dan was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder, I had little to no experience dealing with people who suffered from mental illness. My preconceived belief was that those who had brain disorders didn’t really understand, or have insight into, … Continue reading →

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Dan Versus OCD

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Janet (ocdtalk)

At the time my son Dan’s OCD was at its worst, he had not eaten in over a week. I flew down to be with him at his college, and though he was only two weeks away from completing his … 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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The Enemy

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Janet (ocdtalk)

I was browsing in a bookstore recently and came across a book for children with OCD.  This particular book suggested that the child give his/her OCD a name. This is a concrete way to bring home the fact that OCD … Continue reading →

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