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Hi everyone, I have been treating OCD for more than 15 years. Working with so many brave OCD sufferers over the years has been a true gift. Sometimes, I think I learn more than I can possibly teach....
View ArticleExposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy for Contamination Fears
Fear of contamination is a very common OCD symptom. The treatment for this type of fear involves exposing yourself to the things that make you feel contaminated without allowing yourself to engage in...
View ArticleHow and Why Does ERP Work?
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the only evidence-based therapy for OCD. It has been extensively researched and has been shown to significantly decrease symptoms in 70% of all cases. Exposure...
View ArticleOCD Texas Conference: “Facing Your Fears… The Basics of ERP”
This past weekend, I had the wonderful opportunity of traveling to Houston for a conference entitled “Facing Your Fears…The Basics of ERP” sponsored by the IOCDF affiliate support group, OCD Texas....
View ArticleDr. Kristen Mulcahy Interviews Rick, who overcame his OCD
Rick talks with Dr. Mulcahy about his OCD struggles, triumphs, and how Live OCD Free has helped him regain his life.
View ArticleWhat’s an “anxiety disorders specialist” Mom to do when her own daughter...
I have three of the best children in the world and each is remarkably different. My oldest two, 9 and 10, are easy going. Nothing phases them, much like their father. Our third, however, is more like...
View ArticleDon’t Forget About the Basics
Some very basic things often go overlooked in the treatment of OCD or other anxiety disorders. The following are important elements to assess and address as part of one’s treatment plan. Sleep Sleep...
View ArticleOCD patient exercises to gain control of her OCD
In my previous post, I talked about the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle that can help a patient’s OCD treatment plan. Kate Heaslip is a patient of mine who has been battling OCD since...
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