The Home for Writers with Neurological Conditions
‘Why me?’ If you have OCD, perhaps you sometimes think that. I can’t answer the metaphysical side to that question, but I can tell you it seems more than likely it’s genetic. Maybe your parents don’t have OCD, but they might have some other related condition. Or perhaps it shows up in other branches of […]
I want to take a moment to talk about the nature of fear – so please take a moment to remember that film series ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’…because this is one of my personal favourite motivating metaphors in life, as odd as that may sound. So Freddy Krueger is a terrible monster with blades […]
So you’ve managed to overcome some of the small stuff – now what about the really painful obsessions? What about the thoughts going round and round in your head? The truth is, in my experience it is far easier to tackle more physical obsessions – checking, washing, etc. – than the overbearing thoughts. For instance, […]
Recently we announced that Vrinda Pendred was listed on ‘Girlfriend Mentors’, run by Schall Adams – to inspire other women to follow their dreams no matter what obstacles they face. The recorded interview is now being featured as the website’s Empowerment Call of the Week. To listen, you can call a number and enter an […]
So you’re interested in CBT, but the insurance doesn’t cover you for mental health issues (US) or the waiting list to be seen is astronomically long (UK) and you need help NOW. First, a little background information. CBT is used not just for OCD or anxiety, but also depression. In clinical studies, CBT has been […]
I’m not going to try to sell you any miracle cures. The truth is: there isn’t one. That doesn’t mean there’s no hope, though! I was diagnosed with OCD when I was 13, but on reflection I can see the symptoms stretching right back to at least 5 years old. I also have Tourette Syndrome […]
On Saturday, 13 March, Vrinda gave an interview with Schall Adams, who runs the inspiring website ‘Girlfriend Mentors’ – all about encouraging women to follow through with their dreams. The audio of that interview will be featured later, but for now you can view Vrinda’s ‘Mentors’ page and find out what Conditional Publications is all […]
2000 was when I finally found out that it was Puro ‘O’ OCD behind what I was going through, after my aunt did some research on the internet. I guess my family knew there was something going on even if I thought I was hiding it. Buffer
Technically speaking, I’ve never been diagnosed with OCD. Doctors have agreed I have it, but no one sat down with a diagnostic manual and said, “Ah, we see you have OCD.” Nevertheless, those who have listened to me agreed this was the case. I knew it when I read a description of it in a […]
I’m 17 years old, and I was diagnosed with OCD when I was 13, though I can’t remember a time when I didn’t have symptoms. I’ve since been diagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenic tendencies resulting from my OCD. My psychiatrist and I don’t consider titles anymore, just symptoms and treatments. The best day […]