On the Lookout for Holiday Stress
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Holidays conjure up images of family, friends and fun. They also, unfortunately, create additional stress for people who have anxiety disorders such as OCD and their family members. In this issue of Giving Voice, we offer a helping hand for navigating the stress of OCD in any season.
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10 Things You Need to Know to Overcome OCD: An Expert's Perspective
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Are you resolving to gain control over your OCD in the new year? Perhaps you've tried to manage the disorder with mixed success in the past and are unsure how to make a lasting change in your life. Overcoming OCD is not easy, but it can be done with the right treatment and a healthy perspective.
A well-known expert who has treated more than 850 people with the disorder offers his insights on the most important things you need to know to conquer your OCD. Read more...
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Are These Family-Oriented OCD Myths Getting In Your Way?
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If you're stressed by the presence of OCD in your family and have not considered getting help for yourself, take a moment to consider whether certain myths are preventing you from improving your own emotional well-being. You deserve relief, too.
OCD is a family affair. Its debilitating effects ripple beyond the person who has the disorder to interfere with the lives of family members who must deal with their own emotional reactions, which can include guilt, shame, anxiety, frustration and depression. While many people energetically pursue help for their loved ones, they often neglect to seek treatment for themselves. Read More...
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We Need Your Help So We Can Keep Serving the OCD Community
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Please celebrate the season with a gift to OCD Chicago. We depend solely on contributions from caring people like you to deliver invaluable resources for children and adults with OCD and their families.
Your generosity can literally change the direction of someone's life for the better. Please take that important step and give from your heart. Make a difference now...
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You, Your Spouse & OCD: Three's A Crowd
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Stress is hard on any marriage, and the onoging strain of OCD can throw even the strongest relationship out of balance. The person with OCD may feel diminished as an individual and as a partner, while the spouse can feel overburdened, resentful and/or helpless.
Failure to discuss the effects of OCD on the marriage are a form of avoidance that can lead to lasting damage to the marriage. Trained professionals can help couples learn how to work together effectively to fight OCD and regain a healthy balance in the relationship. Read More...
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Recognizing OCD Symptoms at School
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While some kids with OCD do not have symptoms that surface at school, many struggle to hide their disorder from classmates and teachers. In times of stress, existing OCD symptoms can worsen and new ones can appear, making it impossible for a student to keep the disorder a secret any longer.
By knowing how to differentiate signs of OCD from "acting out" behavior, school personnel can be prepared to support students both academically and emotionally. Very often, teachers are the first to identify behavior changes that signal something is not right with a child. (From the OCD Education Station, a special web site developed specifically for school personnel.) Read More...
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