Tag Archives: depression

We Need To Listen

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Janet (ocdtalk)

For the next few weeks I will be reposting some of my older entries. This one first appeared in March of 2013: After my son Dan was diagnosed with OCD, I was determined to do whatever I could to … Continue reading →

Posted in Mental Health, OCD | Tagged communication, depression, enabling, ERP Therapy, Exposure and response prevention, helping our loved ones, listening, understanding OCD | 10 Comments

OCD and Depression

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Janet (ocdtalk)

When my son Dan’s obsessive-compulsive disorder was severe, he was also clinically depressed. I didn’t find this surprising in the least. He spent many days just lying on the floor, and he could barely eat. Even when he was somewhat … Continue reading →

Posted in Mental Health, OCD | Tagged co-occurring conditions, depression, Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy, fighting OCD, OCD awareness, OCD specialist, proper diagnosis, proper treatment, understanding OCD | 8 Comments

OCD, Tics, and Tourette Syndrome

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Janet (ocdtalk)

When my son Dan’s obsessive-compulsive disorder was at its worst, he developed facial contortions, or twitching, as well as some noticeable tics. As if having severe OCD wasn’t frightening enough! As it turns out, tics and Tourette syndrome are not … Continue reading →

Posted in Mental Health, OCD | Tagged atypical antipsychotics, comorbid conditions with OCD, depression, Dr. Barbara Coffey, Dr. Charles Mansueto, GAD, genetic connection between tics and OCD, tics, Tourette syndrome, twitching | 16 Comments

OCD, Social Anxiety Disorder, and Treatment

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Janet (ocdtalk)

I recently read this article on social anxiety, and it struck me how many of the examples listed reminded me of my son Dan when his OCD was severe. Those with social anxiety disorder are typically terrified of how others … Continue reading →

Posted in Mental Health, OCD | Tagged avoidance, depression, diagnosing mental illness, GAD, hyper-responsibility, irony of social anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, understanding OCD | 14 Comments

A Mom Like Me

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Janet (ocdtalk)

Through my blog, I connected with Marlene, whose son Oliver, at nineteen, was the same age as Dan when his OCD was at its worst. Like me at the time, Marlene learned everything she could about OCD, talked with every … Continue reading →

Posted in Mental Health, OCD | Tagged depression, fighting OCD, grief, Mental Health, mental illness, obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD advocacy, OCD and lack of proper treatment, residential treatment programs, suicide, treatment options for OCD, understanding OCD | 20 Comments

OCD is Messy

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Janet (ocdtalk)

I follow a number of blogs written by OCD sufferers, and the more I read, the more I realize how complicated, confusing, and unpredictable OCD can be. I know a fair amount about the disorder. My son has OCD and … Continue reading →

Posted in Mental Health, OCD | Tagged anxiety disorders, comorbid conditions, depression, GAD, mental illness, OCD, understanding OCD | 14 Comments

Activation Syndrome

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Janet (ocdtalk)

You know how they have those commercials on TV for SSRI’s (antidepressants)? There’s usually a person by themselves, gazing out of the window and looking depressed. Fast forward after taking the advertised medication, and this same person is out and … Continue reading →

Posted in Mental Health | Tagged activation syndrome, anxiety, depression, medication, obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD, SSRI's, suicidal thoughts, treatment options for OCD, TV Ads | Leave a comment

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