Exposing ERP – part 1 – tackling exposure response prevention therapy as a family

A family facing OCD

“I can’t do it” he said, eyes blinking, his head twitching, almost like he was trying to dodge the rapid fire of his thoughts. “I know this is really hard for you, and that you are terrified right now, but Read More …

The Tale of Three Sicknesses and the Mom Fail

parenthood and ocd

Featured image: At the doctor’s office AGAIN!! Last week Syd was sick again. Early Monday morning she started with a croup like cough and a moderate fever. In addition to the typical frustration of having one of your kids uncomfortable, Read More …

Part 3: If I Only Knew Then…

Before ERP Thru the eyes of a child

In Part 2 I left off with Chris being admitted to inpatient care, not knowing that this was the last place he would receive OCD specific treatment. I talked about the relief I felt at the ER, how great the Read More …

If I only knew then…

OCD family

Have you ever had your life completely turned upside down? Me too, a few times actually: relocating to NH in 2008 and deciding on a complete career change, having my daughter, changing careers a few more times, taking control of Read More …