Tag Archives: doubt
Real Event OCD
As many of us are aware, one of the cornerstones of obsessive-compulsive disorder is doubt: “Did I hit somebody while driving?” “Did I say or do or think the wrong thing?” “Did I shut off the stove, turn off the … Continue reading
OCD and Perfectionism
A version of this post first appeared in August 2013: Is it a good thing to be a perfectionist? To answer this question, it’s important to understand the difference between adaptive and maladaptive perfectionism. This brief article defines these two … Continue reading
OCD and Exhaustion
When my son Dan’s OCD was severe, he was always exhausted. At first I attributed his lack of energy to the fact that he rarely slept well. But it soon became obvious, even when sleeping was not an issue, that … Continue reading
Symptoms of OCD?
by stuart miles freedigitalphotos.net This post was written in November 2011…. 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 common symptoms. In some cases, … Continue reading
The Rhyme and Reason of Rituals
A version of this post first appeared on my blog in 2011: Whenever my children travel, I always make sure to tell them to “have a safe trip.” Before my husband goes to sleep at night, he always makes sure the doors are locked. A … Continue reading
Relationship OCD (R-OCD)
This post originally appeared April 2011. I’d like to wish all of my readers who celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah a very happy holiday……. I am continually learning about OCD, and the more I learn, the more I hate this disorder. … Continue reading
Do I Really Have OCD?
As many of us know, doubt is the driving force behind obsessive-compulsive disorder. Compulsions are performed to make sure nothing terrible will happen. The problem, of course, is that certainty is unattainable, so when OCD asks the question “Are you … Continue reading
OCD and Alcohol
As many of us already know, obsessive-compulsive disorder is a disease of doubt, fueled by uncertainty. But in some ways, certain aspects of OCD can also be viewed as an addiction. In this post, I talk about Jon Hershfield’s description … Continue reading
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
Well, I had an interesting week. I was impaneled on a jury for a criminal case, and was also selected as the forewoman for that jury. (Before you get too impressed, I was chosen at random). Each of us on … Continue reading
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