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Ways that you can cope with OCD

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Living with OCD
Mental Help Net OCD & Tic Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Anonymous

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Foundation
OCD Action

Living with OCD
Website: www.livingwithocd.co.uk/
    "This site was created to see OCD from the view of someone suffering from OCD (yes you guessed it) that sufferer is me. I have no qualifications in psychology and I'm no doctor but I do have 20 years of OCD that I could put on my C. V. What I hope to achieve is to help sufferers understand that they are not alone, help is available and that they are not going mad."
    This site is very simple but can be helpful to many. It has little direct information but many successful stories about people overcoming OCD, including the creator of the site. This site shows people that it is possible and to never give up. -OCC
    This site is good because it answers some frequently asked questions-TOD

You may not be able to wash away your worries about OCD, however you can certainly seek help and find
ways to cope with it

Mental Help Net OCD & Tic Disorders
570 Metro Place
Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: 1-614-448-4055
Website: mentalhelp.net/poc/center_index.php?id=6
E-mail:     mark@centersite.net
       "...seeks to advance the state of online mental health communications. We wish to provide the following: to discuss, develop and debate in an open forum the future of the mental health field in America and throughout the world...To help coordinate various components of the mental health field (such as education, counseling, community networking, prevention, medication management, case management, credentialing, managed care, public administration, therapy, etc.) so as to bring about greater communication between them...to educate the public about mental health issues."
       This site offers a ton of information on obsessive compulsive disorder in a well organized manner. The right toolbar has the latest news, links to articles and other information, as well as descriptions and symptoms of OCD. The left one has services and resources, such as phone numbers and clinics, that you can call for help. -TAL
        This site also has an online newsletter and information about jobs for those with this problem. -OCC
         This website offers helpful information on OCD and other mental disorders. -TOD

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Obsessive Compulsive Anonymous
P.O. Box 215
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Phone: 1-516-739-0662
Website: members.aol.com/west24th/index.html?f=fs
       A "fellowship of people who share their Experience, Strength, and Hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from OCD. The only requirement for membership is a desire to recover from OCD. There are no dues or fees, we are self-supporting through our own contributions."
        This site offers some information that is representative of certain religious convictions, but at the same time says that it is not involved in controversy (including religious). However, the site has meeting information for people all over the country, and the contact info is provided in a well-arranged manner. -TAL
        This site gives contact information for support groups for obsessive compulsive disorder all over the country. The site also gives a list of suggested literature to help individuals. -OCC
       This organization is based on the twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. It provides a list of meetings, however, there aren't many available. -TOD

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Phone: 1-866-784-8411
E-Mail: info@obsessive-compulsive-disorder.org
Website: www.obsessive-compulsive-disorder.org
This site is very helpful when it comes to the technical problems of the disorder. It gives a detailed explanation of what it is and symptoms it causes. The site also gives a list of medications one can use, each with a slightly different purpose. The site lists links about current studies and articles being written. There is a list of suggested reading if you would like to learn more about this topic. -OCC

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Activities that are a healthy part of life for many can become so for you, too

Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation
676 State Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Phone: 1-203-401-2070 or 1-866-484-3727
Fax: 1-203-401-2076
E-mail: info@ocfoundation.org
Website: www.ocfoundation.org
       "...an international not-for-profit organization composed of people with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders, their families, friends, professionals and other concerned individuals...founded by a group of individuals with OCD in 1986, the mission of the OCF is to educate the public and professional communities about OCD and related disorders; to provide assistance to individuals with OCD and related disorders, their family and friends; and to support research into the causes and effective treatments of OCD and related disorders."
       Very easy to navigate and there's more info here than there is on most sites, especially because it's a foundation dedicated solely to OCD. The toolbar has great resources, such as conferences, a bookstore, a shopping plaza, newsletters, and support groups/message boards. There's also the basic information, including screening tests and articles. -TAL
        This site also has information about supporting the organization, or even finding a job if you are having trouble because of this disorder. -OCC
        This site gives an overview of what OCD and how much of the population it affects. It provides medicinal information as well as articles about the disorder.You can also find a therapist on this site.-TOD

OCD Action
Aberdeen Centre
22-24 Highbury Grove
London, N5 2EA
Phone: 44 (0) 207-226-4000
Fax: 44 (0) 207-288-0828
Website: www.ocdaction.org.uk/
     "OCD Action also promotes awareness and understanding of OCD and related disorders. This website gives information on these disorders, and their treatment, for people who live with OCD, BDD or Trichotillomania, be they adults or children, sufferers or carers."
     This site is fairly simple to navigate, and contains a lot of information about OCD. It gives information focused on young people living with the disorder. It tells of support groups, ways to get help, help finding a job, research articles, professional help, an online store, and even a poetry corner. It also has basic information about the disease how to take action against it, and how to help the cause. -OCC
     This site also gives a self assessment test and you can also request an information pack which is also helpful. -TOD

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