Tag Archives: therapy for OCD

Back From The Conference

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

Well, I arrived home after midnight last night, totally exhausted, my mind full of so much new information. My first International OCD Conference was a resounding success, and I hope to share some of what I’ve learned in some upcoming … Continue reading →

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OCD and Hyper-responsibility

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

One of the driving forces behind OCD is an inflated sense of responsibility, or hyper-responsibility. Those who suffer from hyper-responsibility believe they have more control over what happens in the world than they actually do. In my son Dan’s case, … Continue reading →

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Stigma or Misperception?

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

The word stigma is defined as a mark of disgrace or infamy. We hear the term used frequently in reference to how mental illness is perceived, and rightly so. But I have to admit that, for me, stigma never seemed … Continue reading →

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