Patrick CareyCompulsions and the Misunderstanding of OCDThere are few things like the feeling when intense worry lifts. Whatever degree of anxiety you’re feeling– whether your kid still isn’t…Jan 24, 2019Jan 24, 2019
Patrick CareyinThe nOCD BlogFive myths about bipolar disorder that make things worseBipolar disorder affects an estimated 2.6% of the population over age 18, or about 6.5 million people in the United States alone. But most…Jan 4, 2019Jan 4, 2019
Patrick CareyBuilding a genuine life with OCD: Expert tips from Dr. Marisa MazzaWe’re featuring a series of eye-opening op-eds by clinicians and researchers who are enthusiastic about sharing what they’ve learned…Dec 18, 2018Dec 18, 2018
Patrick CareyHandling OCD As It Comes: A True Story ofWe’re excited to share a guest post by M Johnson, and grateful for this generous retelling of a difficult story. It’s about the many paths…Dec 14, 2018Dec 14, 2018
Patrick CareyIs there a cure for OCD?Plenty of people claim to know the cure for obsessive-compulsive disorder. With a quick search you’ll find stories about yoga, diets, and…Dec 13, 2018Dec 13, 2018
Patrick CareyCan you tell your therapist everything?Because the intrusive and unwanted thoughts, images, urges, and feelings that characterize OCD are often disturbing, it can be very…Dec 11, 2018Dec 11, 2018
Patrick CareyWhere can I find a good online OCD test?There are hundreds of OCD tests and “OCD quizzes” online. Some aim to help people self-diagnose; others turn obsessive-compulsive disorder…Dec 7, 2018Dec 7, 2018
Patrick CareyCan OCD be treated without medication?Yes, to give a simple answer.Dec 4, 2018Dec 4, 2018
Patrick CareyLearning to Drum: How I Faced OCDIn the summer before fourth grade, one of my friends got a drum set. I’d go over and see it sitting there, shiny and red, imagining myself…Nov 7, 2018Nov 7, 2018
Patrick CareyWhat exactly is exposure and response prevention (ERP)?You might’ve noticed that exposure and response prevention, or ERP, is the most commonly recommended form of therapy for…Oct 30, 2018Oct 30, 2018