Tag Archives: OCD advocacy

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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Interview on The Marilu Henner Show

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Janet (ocdtalk)

I had the great pleasure of chatting with Marilu Henner on her radio show this week. Unfortunately there were some technical difficulties that cut the interview short but we still had a good conversation about obsessive-compulsive disorder and my book, … Continue reading →

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OCD and Early Treatment Experiences

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Janet (ocdtalk)

  A version of this post first appeared in May 2013: Over the years, I’ve connected with many people who have obsessive-compulsive disorder. It seems to me that almost every one has some kind of  story to tell about their … Continue reading →

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The Power of Family

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Janet (ocdtalk)

I was recently interviewed by David Susman, PhD as part of his Stories of Hope series. If you’re interested, you can view the interview here. Thanks to Dr. Susman!      

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Interview on Talking Books

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Janet (ocdtalk)

For those of you who might be interested, I was recently interviewed by Michelle Martin for a radio show called Talking Books ( Radio Station 938LIVE in Singapore):  

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Ocdtalk – The State of the Blog

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Janet (ocdtalk)

As we settle into a new year, I, like many others, have been taking stock of various aspects of my life. This blog has been an integral part of my identity for over five years now, and it has grown … Continue reading →

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Casting Call!

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Janet (ocdtalk)

I recently received an email from a casting producer who is looking for families with children or teenagers who are currently dealing with severe OCD. She is involved in a television project that aims to raise awareness of obsessive-compulsive disorder, … Continue reading →

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See you in Texas!

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Janet (ocdtalk)

If you live in Texas, I hope you’ll consider joining me at the upcoming 2015 OCD Texas Conference in Dallas on Saturday, October 24, 2015. There’s a great lineup of speakers and topics, and I’m honored to be the keynote … Continue reading →

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OCD Awareness Week Video Contest

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Janet (ocdtalk)

  As part of OCD Awareness Week, the International OCD Foundation is sponsoring a video contest, and the seven finalists have been announced. These videos are great! And you can vote for your favorite until Friday! Enjoy!

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