[By Kim Vincenty March 28, 2022, published in Motherly] Actionable advice from a mama who has been there, too. My palms were sweaty. My heart was pounding. Low-grade nausea and swirling thoughts distracted me from the simplest tasks. Yes, I was experiencing anxiety: My 11-year-old child had just been diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). I couldn’t bear how utterly miserable he was...
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HELPING MY SON TREAT HIS OCD CHALLENGED ALL MY INSTINCTS AS A MOTHER
Jun 26, 2022
In the early days of my son’s struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder, I was driving 138 miles a day for his intensive treatment. Consequently, my car needed servicing. I was given a loaner, but I forgot to grab a bag full of items we needed to use for therapy out...
Why I Am an Advocate: Kim Vincenty
Jun 26, 2022
Kim shares the reasons why she became an advocate below. Learn more about our [IOCDF] advocate program. My heart pounded in my chest. I had low-grade nausea and sweaty palms, and I couldn’t sleep. My ten-year-old son had been diagnosed with obsessive compulsive...
Parenting During a Pandemic When Your Child Has OCD
May 20, 2020
Much has been written about the plight of parents during the COVID-19 crisis. Moms and dads are navigating the trials of working remotely, keeping their kids on track with school and trying to create activities for the family within the safe...
A WORRIED MOTHER DOES BETTER RESEARCH THAN THE FBI
Nov 11, 2018
I had the privilege of being a guest on The OCD Stories. Be sure to check them out for more resources and content.
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