Surfing the waves of change…in my mind or in real life?
I recently moved to a new country and learned that moving abroad gives you endless opportunities to ...
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I’m a huge fan of rules…or am I?
I’ve always been an avid rule follower, especially in school. As a child, if my teacher told me to...
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(Unhelpful) Gym Envy: Confessions of a Girl with OC Tendencies
This past summer, I decided to face some of my fears, one of them including working out at the gym. ...
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My OC tendencies once used to be a source of pride — but not anymore: finding freedom from shame
My OC tendencies have often been a source of pride. In the past, I specifically enjoyed my ability t...
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The Dreaded Group Project
“This will be a group project.” I can’t think of any worst sentence that would leave an OC (ov...
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Discovering Overcontrol: a client’s story
When I first read the RO-DBT manual, I was blown away. In a sense, I felt comforted, knowing that I ...
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What your handwriting says about you: receiving feedback in RO DBT skills class
Last fall, I was lucky and privileged enough to participate in an RO-DBT skills class. When I think ...
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An OC client’s peace of mind: color-coded highlighting and sticky notes
“What does RO-DBT stand for?” I asked, my ears perking up. Of course, I needed to know what the ...
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