The Free Me from OCD Blog
Are People with OCD Broken?
Has your child learning to manage OCD ever told you, “I’m broken?” Have you ever thought about your child as broken? This podcast is for you. We’ll explore the high cost of thinking of people as broken. Then I’ll show you a...
What you say and what you do can make a huge difference for your child. In fact, you can give them skills that will set them up for a life of success.
Let’s kick this conversation off with a story.
When my son was in Little League, I set a goal of attending all of his games. Then I...
Just a few months before Hurricane Katrina struck, my house burned down. A switch that kept my dryer from overheating failed, and the fire that started in the laundry room quickly spread. I stood across the street and watched flames consume my home and its contents.
My 8-year-old son...
Have you ever lost your cool, yelled at your child or partner and wondered, “What do I do now?” Have you ever wished you could keep you cool more often instead of exploding in anger? This blog is for you. Here you’ll find insights about your anger, and tips to help...
Einstein is reported to have said, “The most important decision we make is whether we believe we live in a friendly or a hostile universe.”
OCD shifts your beliefs about your safety and your danger. And that changes your life.
Let’s say there’s a...
Hello, Friends. When you or someone you love is diagnosed with OCD, it’s like OCD becomes your new uninvited and unwelcomed family member. Today I would like to share with you some of the common feelings that accompany OCD visitation. I’ll also share some ideas about how to...
Hello, Friend. I’m committed to bringing you tips and tools that make it easier to be freed from OCD. Today I’d like to offer you one simple and powerful thought swap that’s made a huge difference for me and for the people who have given it a try.
As I watched the...
Disgust may be one of the most powerful emotions we feel. It’s also the most misunderstood. In today’s podcast, we’ll explore what disgust is, how it helps us and how it harms us. Specifically, let’s address how to manage disgust if it’s part of the OCD...
Hello, Friend. When OCD is in your life—whether you’re an OCD Warrior actively managing your own obsessions and compulsions or you’re an OCD Caregiver or Champion supporting someone you love with OCD—chances are good that you’ve had times when you said, “This...
Perfectionism. Do you flaunt it as badge of honor? Are you exhausted by the constant efforts to be flawless? Today we’re going to take a deep dive into perfectionism. You’ll take away some tips for recognizing it, and managing it.
Truman Capote once reflected about his...
4 Pillars of OCD Success
If you stopped in because you or someone you care about is learning to manage OCD, you’re in the right place. And today’s blog post is for you. You will take away four foundational principals that can guide what you say and what you do to be freed from OCD We...
The Connection Prescription:
How to Plug into a Person in Pain without Shorting Out
One of the most challenging situations in the human condition unfolds when someone you love is in pain. Whether it’s physical, emotional or even financial pain, you might have a deep longing to fix...
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