Tag Archives: hope

Ocdtalk and Gratitude

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Janet (ocdtalk)

    On December 18, 2010 I started this blog, determined to try to help others navigate the often turbulent – and terrifying – waters of obsessive-compulsive disorder. My family was just emerging from this ordeal ourselves and I felt … Continue reading →

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Where is Dan?

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Janet (ocdtalk)

My son Dan’s twenty-eighth birthday is in a couple of days, so I thought I’d share this post written in November 2013. He continues to do well after suffering with severe OCD almost nine years ago – and I continue … Continue reading →

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Therapists with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Janet (ocdtalk)

When I first became involved in OCD advocacy about six years ago, I would occasionally come across articles or books written by therapists whose bios revealed that they had OCD themselves. I always found this information comforting, because at the … Continue reading →

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Treatment-Resistant OCD

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Janet (ocdtalk)

Over the years I have received emails from people with obsessive-compulsive disorder who tell me their OCD is treatment resistant. In some cases they have been told this by a professional, and in other instances people have come to this … Continue reading →

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Lighten Up

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Janet (ocdtalk)

This post originally appeared on my blog in March 2013: Parents whose children suffer from severe obsessive-compulsive disorder are often devastated and heartbroken. Their formerly happy, loving, well-adjusted son or daughter is now barely functioning, caught up in a world … Continue reading →

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Where’s Dan?

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Janet (ocdtalk)

I have been fortunate to share the story of my son Dan’s recovery from severe OCD with so many OCD sufferers and their loved ones. The fact that he is doing so well is concrete evidence that OCD, no matter … Continue reading →

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Lighten Up

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Janet (ocdtalk)

Parents whose children suffer from severe obsessive-compulsive disorder are often devastated and heartbroken. Their formerly happy, loving, well-adjusted son or daughter is now barely functioning, caught up in a world dictated by obsessions and compulsions. To make matters worse, mothers … Continue reading →

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Stories of Our Lives

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Janet (ocdtalk)

I recently watched this hour-long video posted by John Folk-Williams, who writes the Storied Mind blog. The speaker is Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen, author of Kitchen Table Wisdom and My Grandfather’s Blessings. Dr. Remen has cared for patients with cancer, … Continue reading →

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Keep the Bar High

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Janet (ocdtalk)

One of the main reasons I write about my family’s experiences is to get the word out that OCD, no matter how severe, is treatable. Stories of recovery can give hope to OCD sufferers and their families. But what exactly does recovery … Continue reading →

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OCD Awareness Week

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Janet (ocdtalk)

OCD Awareness Week  (October 10 – October 16th) holds a special meaning for me. It was during this week last year that I “officially” became an advocate for OCD awareness. Prior to this time, I had connected by telephone with several friends … Continue reading →

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