I have a book reading coming up in October (more details to come!), and as my three-year-old nephew would say, I’m super-duper nervous about it. A friend suggested that I practice on my dogs first. This was their response. I guess I need to practice more.
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The Amazingly Awesome, Always Incredible OCD Community
Having OCD isn’t exactly a treat. But since I was diagnosed several years ago, I’ve been consistently impressed with the OCD community. Whether it’s another person with OCD, a psychiatrist who specializes in OCD, an author, or OCD support groups, I’ve found one thing in common: an unwavering willingness to help. I’ve known this for…
Read MoreTalking About OCD—Like, With Another Person
I’ve been writing about OCD a lot lately. And I’ve been mentioning it to a lot of people, because when I mention I have a book coming out their first question is “What’s it about?” But I’m not sure I’ve ever actually sat down with another person who not only has OCD but is doing…
Read MoreMy Journey to Hell and Back, A Personal Experience with CBT and ERP
Originally posted on IOCDF Blog:
I am pleased to introduce you to our newest guest blogger, Jackie Lea Sommers. You may remember Jackie from OCD Awareness Week in 2012, when she won our creative expression award for her short story, Tipping Point. In today’s blog, Jackie writes about her personal experience of conquering her demons…
Listening to My Gut
Originally posted on IOCDF Blog:
Today’s blog is the latest installment from our guest blogger, Alison Dotson, author of the upcoming book, Being Me with OCD. When I read Alison’s blog below, what struck me was the importance of recognizing how self-care and flexibility are critical components of relapse prevention. Medication, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT),…
A Beautiful Poem by a Man with OCD
This poem is about OCD and love—heartbreaking on at least two levels. You’ll likely find inspiration in it, too. He let readers know he went through intensive therapy and is doing much better. http://twentytwowords.com/2013/08/12/man-with-ocd-heart-wrenchingly-describes-finding-and-losing-love/
Read MoreSpreading Awareness with the Help of Young People
As a 34-year-old, I knew I couldn’t write a book for teens and young adults who have OCD without involving them in the process. To make my book as all-encompassing and helpful as possible, I asked several young people to write essays about their personal experiences with the disorder. Read more on my guest post…
Read MoreGoodreads!
How exciting! My book is now listed on Goodreads.com. If you have a Goodreads account (and you should, it’s really fun!), consider adding Being Me with OCD to your “to read” list. And then, of course, come October you can move it to your “reading” shelf, and then your “read” shelf…
Read MoreRecovery Is a Journey: Remaining Vigilant
The International OCD Foundation has invited me to write the occasional blog post about my lifelong journey with OCD. My inaugural post is all about a series of bad decisions I made—it was definitely a learning experience for me, and I hope it is for others as well!
Read MoreQ+A about OCD and Girls
I did a Q+A about OCD with Blisstree. Check it out! Author Alison Dotson Tells Blisstree The Truth About OCD—And If Girls Gets It Right Read more: http://www.blisstree.com/2013/03/18/mental-health-well-being/mental-health/anxiety/ocd-disorder-alison-dotson/#ixzz2NvS7yHkj
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