Welcome to another awesome AiT Exclusive Interview, this time with Alison Dotson, author of Being Me with OCD: How I Learned to Obsess Less and Live My Life! Join us as we talk through her book, her personal journey with OCD, and advice share has for young adults struggling with OCD. AiT: You had, of course, experienced OCD yourself. Sharing about OCD isn't exactly easy, … [Read more...]
Exclusive AiT Interview: Stephen Smith, Founder and CEO of nOCD
Get ready to join us for another great interview with a mental health innovator and changemaker! Stephen Smith is Founder and CEO of nOCD, a mobile app aimed at helping people manage their OCD symptoms with evidence-based exposure exercises and tools for providers to assist patients. AiT: You have struggled with OCD personally. What was the hardest part for you in terms of … [Read more...]
Renewed Hope: One Young Woman’s Story of Severe Eating Disorder, Depression and OCD and then Recovery
It all began when I was about 8 years old. I had always been a bit of an anxious child, but it had never been a serious issue. However, it seemed like one day I was suddenly slapped across the face with unbearable anxiety. My childhood up to that point had been pretty average: I had supportive and loving parents, friends and had managed to stay out of trouble for the most part. … [Read more...]
Is OCD Ruling Your Life? KEEP BUSY!
Do constant, bothersome obsessive thoughts overpower your mind? Do you have to follow these horrible thoughts with a particular behavior or compulsion, or else your world might fall apart? Join us as we ask our most common OCD questions to Dr. Laura Kauffman, licensed child psychologist & expert contributor to Education.com: AIT: Why is that when teens with OCD try to … [Read more...]
Symptoms of OCD – Exclusive AiT Interview with Shala Nicely, MS, LAPC, NCC
Curious about what OCD symptoms really feel like? Wondering where to turn next? We're pleased to share this exclusive AiT interview with OCD expert Shala Nicely, MS, LAPC, NCC where she tells us her riveting story of her own challenges with OCD, treatment, and finally becoming a clinician to help others with this frustrating and debilitating disorder. Shala is the Co-Founder, … [Read more...]
Mention It To Morgs: Test Anxiety & Meds
Hi, Everyone! Anxiety in Teens is starting a new section, every Monday, called Mention it to Morgs. Mention it to Morgs will be a question and answer section, where I will post the questions that I receive via email each week and answer them to my best ability! In case you are wondering who you’re writing these questions to, my name is Morgan (but everyone calls me Morgs), and … [Read more...]