Janet Singer — Contributor
Janet Singer's son Dan suffered from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) so severe he could not even eat. What followed was a journey from seven therapists to ten medications to a nine-week stay at a world renowned residential treatment program for OCD. Janet and her husband were horrified when it became evident that many of the drugs and therapies used to help their son were actually hurting him.
Ultimately Dan's story is one of triumph and today he is a college graduate, working in his chosen field, and living life to the fullest. Janet is an advocate for OCD awareness and wants to spread the word that OCD, no matter how severe, is treatable. There is hope for all OCD sufferers.
Janet, who uses a pseudonym to protect her son's privacy, is the author of Overcoming OCD: A Journey to Recovery, published by Rowman & Littlefield in January 2015. Her award-winning blog, ocdtalk, currently reaches readers in 167 countries.
Janet was the official blogger for Beyond OCD from 2011-2013 and has been published on many mental health sites including the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, and Mad in America. She posts regularly on mental health blogs and forums and was an invited speaker and panelist at the OCD Texas Conferences in 2011 and 2013.
But not everything is about OCD! Janet is a financial aid consultant "by day" and enjoys swimming, x-country skiing, and reading. She is married with three children and lives in New England.
The following are Janet's contributions to MentalHelp.Net
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Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
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What is the Relationship Between OCD and Manipulation? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by persistent, unwanted thoughts, images, or urges (obsessions)... Read More
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What is OCD in Animals? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in animals refers to repetitive behaviors or rituals that animals engage in excessively and without apparent purpose... Read More
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How Does OCD Affect Decision-Making? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can influence decision-making by causing people with this condition to become excesisvely focused on details, doubt their... Read More
Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders