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Helping people with OCD and related disorders live full and meaningful lives. https://xitter.cf/t.co/4Y1TwyYtg6

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The 2026 Advanced Forum on OCD and Comorbidities is almost here! 💜 Join us October 22–24 in Houston, Texas, or virtually to explore OCD and co-occurring conditions. There's still time to register 👉 events.iocdf.org/event/2026A…
The image is a promotional flyer for "The 2026 Advanced Forum on OCD & Comorbidities" hosted by the International OCD Foundation Training Institute, taking place at Baylor Medical Campus in Houston, Texas, from October 22-24, 2026. It features three smiling people standing together. The flyer mentions that both in-person and virtual options are available and encourages viewers to learn more and register. The background is purple.

ALT The image is a promotional flyer for "The 2026 Advanced Forum on OCD & Comorbidities" hosted by the International OCD Foundation Training Institute, taking place at Baylor Medical Campus in Houston, Texas, from October 22-24, 2026. It features three smiling people standing together. The flyer mentions that both in-person and virtual options are available and encourages viewers to learn more and register. The background is purple.

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There's still time to register for the 6th Annual Faith & OCD Conference! 💙 Join us virtually on October 29, 2026, to explore faith, OCD, and scrupulosity. Presented by Stick with the Ick in partnership with IOCDF. Register 👉 faithandocd.com/conference
Save the date announcement for the 6th Annual Faith & OCD Conference, set for October 29, 2026. Aimed at clinicians, clergy, individuals with OCD, and family members, the event explores the intersection of faith, OCD, and scrupulosity. It encourages registration at faithandocd.com/conference. International OCD Foundation is a partner.

ALT Save the date announcement for the 6th Annual Faith & OCD Conference, set for October 29, 2026. Aimed at clinicians, clergy, individuals with OCD, and family members, the event explores the intersection of faith, OCD, and scrupulosity. It encourages registration at faithandocd.com/conference. International OCD Foundation is a partner.

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OCD isn't always visible, and it doesn't always look like what people expect. For someone with harm OCD, an unwanted thought like “What if I hurt someone I love?” can feel terrifying precisely because it goes against who they are and what they value. Compulsions may follow as the person tries to find certainty that the thought isn't true. Intrusive thoughts don't define someone's character. But when those thoughts become obsessions and lead to compulsions that interfere with daily life, #ThatsOCD As OCD Awareness Week comes to a close, remember that the resources we've shared this week are available year-round. Whether you're looking for information, treatment, community, or ways to get involved, there's a place to start: ✨ Take the OCD Screener 👉 iocdf.org/screener ✨ Find treatment 👉 iocdf.org/find-help ✨ Explore the OCD Library 👉 iocdf.org/books ✨ Connect with Special Interest Groups 👉 iocdf.org/special-interest-g… ✨ Read stories and educational articles 👉 iocdf.org/blog ✨ Find an OCD Walk 👉 iocdf.org/walk Awareness Week ends. Our work to make sure people recognize OCD, understand it, and know where to find help doesn't. 🩵
Blue graphic featuring text: "What if I lose control and hurt someone I love?" Includes logos for the International OCD Foundation and OCD Awareness Week, along with the hashtag #THATSOCD.

ALT Blue graphic featuring text: "What if I lose control and hurt someone I love?" Includes logos for the International OCD Foundation and OCD Awareness Week, along with the hashtag #THATSOCD.

The image is a promotional poster from the International OCD Foundation for OCD Awareness Week. It has a blue background with white text listing examples of compulsions: avoiding knives or other objects, checking whether you could hurt someone, or seeking reassurance that you aren't dangerous. The hashtags #THATSOCD are included.

ALT The image is a promotional poster from the International OCD Foundation for OCD Awareness Week. It has a blue background with white text listing examples of compulsions: avoiding knives or other objects, checking whether you could hurt someone, or seeking reassurance that you aren't dangerous. The hashtags #THATSOCD are included.

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Have you checked out our recent white paper one The State of Pediatric OCD Care in the United States? Up to 2 million children and adolescents in the U.S. may be living with OCD, yet new findings from the IOCDF show that most are going unrecognized—and very few are receiving the treatment proven to help. Read the full report 👉 iocdf.org/kidscarecrisis
Blue cover of a document titled "Losing Childhood to America's OCD Care Crisis: The State of Pediatric OCD Care in the United States White Paper" by the International OCD Foundation.

ALT Blue cover of a document titled "Losing Childhood to America's OCD Care Crisis: The State of Pediatric OCD Care in the United States White Paper" by the International OCD Foundation.

The image features a quote from Ella Kim about her brother's journey through therapy to receive necessary support. The background is blue with the International OCD Foundation logo in the upper left corner. A photo of two smiling children is at the bottom right.

ALT The image features a quote from Ella Kim about her brother's journey through therapy to receive necessary support. The background is blue with the International OCD Foundation logo in the upper left corner. A photo of two smiling children is at the bottom right.

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Did I cause that? What if I missed something? What if it's my fault? For someone with OCD, the search for certainty can turn into checking, reassurance seeking, or replaying an event again and again in their mind. And those compulsions aren't always visible from the outside. One reason awareness matters? IOCDF reports that it takes an average of more than 7 years for someone with OCD to receive an accurate diagnosis. Recognizing the many ways OCD can show up can help change that. #ThatsOCD "By my 14th birthday, I was hardly able to leave my house, talk to my friends, or do much of anything that had previously brought me some comfort. I spent most days sitting on the floor, waiting for time to pass. Soon thereafter, I was diagnosed with OCD and began exposure and response prevention therapy." – Kyle King Want to hear directly from people who understand? Explore IOCDF Special Interest Groups 👉 iocdf.org/special-interest-g…
A blue poster featuring the text: "What if I accidentally caused something terrible to happen?" In the top right corner, it reads "International OCD Foundation Awareness Week." The hashtag "#THATSOCD" is at the bottom. An arrow graphic is near the text.

ALT A blue poster featuring the text: "What if I accidentally caused something terrible to happen?" In the top right corner, it reads "International OCD Foundation Awareness Week." The hashtag "#THATSOCD" is at the bottom. An arrow graphic is near the text.

Promotional poster for International OCD Awareness Week. The blue background includes text that says, "Compulsions might look like: repeatedly checking, mentally reviewing what happened, or asking others for reassurance." The bottom features the hashtag #THATSOCD.

ALT Promotional poster for International OCD Awareness Week. The blue background includes text that says, "Compulsions might look like: repeatedly checking, mentally reviewing what happened, or asking others for reassurance." The bottom features the hashtag #THATSOCD.

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OCD loves certainty. Relationships don't exactly come with a certainty guarantee. For someone experiencing relationship-related OCD, doubts about a relationship can become consuming, followed by compulsions like checking feelings, comparing relationships, seeking reassurance, or analyzing what every thought or emotion “means.” The topic may change, but the cycle of obsession → distress → compulsion → temporary relief can keep someone stuck. #ThatsOCD You don't have to navigate that cycle alone. Looking for an OCD treatment provider? 👉 iocdf.org/find-help Prefer to learn at your own pace? Browse books and other media. 👉 iocdf.org/books
Blue poster for International OCD Foundation's OCD Awareness Week with the text: "What if I don't actually love my partner?" and a decorative swirl. Hashtag #THATSOCD at the bottom.

ALT Blue poster for International OCD Foundation's OCD Awareness Week with the text: "What if I don't actually love my partner?" and a decorative swirl. Hashtag #THATSOCD at the bottom.

The image is a blue poster from the International OCD Foundation for OCD Awareness Week. It reads, "Compulsions might look like: checking your feelings, comparing your relationship to others, or repeatedly analyzing whether the relationship feels 'right.'" The hashtag #THATSOCD is included at the bottom.

ALT The image is a blue poster from the International OCD Foundation for OCD Awareness Week. It reads, "Compulsions might look like: checking your feelings, comparing your relationship to others, or repeatedly analyzing whether the relationship feels 'right.'" The hashtag #THATSOCD is included at the bottom.

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Ask the Experts: OCD Awareness Week Edition! xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1kKzDPXgA…
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Sometimes the compulsion happens entirely inside someone's head. OCD can latch onto the things a person cares about most, including their values, morality, faith, relationships, and identity. Someone might spend hours mentally reviewing an interaction, trying to determine whether they did something wrong or what it says about them. That's one reason “just stop worrying about it” doesn't capture what living with OCD is actually like. #ThatsOCD Have questions about OCD? Join IOCDF livestreams featuring experts, advocates, and members of the community 👉 iocdf.org/livestreams
The image features a light blue background with text reading, "What if I did something morally wrong and I'm actually a bad person?" It includes the International OCD Foundation logo, mentions OCD Awareness Week, and has the hashtag #THATSOCD at the bottom. There is a subtle swirl design on the right.

ALT The image features a light blue background with text reading, "What if I did something morally wrong and I'm actually a bad person?" It includes the International OCD Foundation logo, mentions OCD Awareness Week, and has the hashtag #THATSOCD at the bottom. There is a subtle swirl design on the right.

Blue graphic titled "International OCD Foundation OCD Awareness Week." Text reads: "Compulsions might look like: repeatedly confessing, seeking reassurance, mentally reviewing what happened, or trying to prove you're a good person." Hashtags: #THATSOCD.

ALT Blue graphic titled "International OCD Foundation OCD Awareness Week." Text reads: "Compulsions might look like: repeatedly confessing, seeking reassurance, mentally reviewing what happened, or trying to prove you're a good person." Hashtags: #THATSOCD.

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Community Conversations: OCD Awareness Week xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1rGmqpaML…
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Conversaciones TOC: OCD Week xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1nxnRBkky…
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Contamination fears may be one of the more recognizable presentations of OCD, but the impact can go far beyond washing your hands. For a child with OCD, symptoms can interfere with school, friendships, family life, and simply getting to be a kid. New IOCDF research found that 0.74% of children and adolescents were identified as having OCD, despite an expected prevalence of up to 3%. Behind those numbers are real kids and families. "My older brother was diagnosed with OCD when I was five years old. So, for as long as I can remember, OCD has been an unwelcome member of our family. First, he asked questions repeatedly, asking for various reassurances, but we had no idea that it was a sign of OCD." – Ella Kim That's why recognizing OCD and connecting families with appropriate care matters. #ThatsOCD Read Losing Childhood to America's OCD Care Crisis and explore pediatric OCD resources 👉 iocdf.org/kidscarecrisis
A blue poster with the text: "What if I touched something contaminated and get someone sick?" It displays the International OCD Foundation and OCD Awareness Week logos, along with the hashtag #THATSOCD at the bottom.

ALT A blue poster with the text: "What if I touched something contaminated and get someone sick?" It displays the International OCD Foundation and OCD Awareness Week logos, along with the hashtag #THATSOCD at the bottom.

The image is a promotional graphic for International OCD Awareness Week. It reads: "Compulsions might look like: excessive washing or cleaning, avoiding things that feel contaminated, or checking for contamination." The background is light blue with the hashtag #THATSOCD at the bottom.

ALT The image is a promotional graphic for International OCD Awareness Week. It reads: "Compulsions might look like: excessive washing or cleaning, avoiding things that feel contaminated, or checking for contamination." The background is light blue with the hashtag #THATSOCD at the bottom.

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Sometimes there isn't a specific feared catastrophe. Sometimes it simply feels wrong until it's done again. A child might rewrite something, repeat an action, reread a sentence, arrange something, or start over until they get that elusive “just right” feeling. OCD can begin as early as childhood, with one common age of onset between 7 and 12 years old. Kids with OCD deserve opportunities to meet other kids who understand. "Because I received effective support from several therapists at an early age, I came to understand that OCD is ego-dystonic, meaning it causes intrusive thoughts and obsessions that conflict with a person’s true values, morals, and sense of self.” – Julia Hyman Online OCD Camp returns Winter 2027! This virtual event is designed for youth ages 6-17 and their families, with interactive programming for elementary, middle, and high schoolers, plus sessions for parents and guardians 👉 events.iocdf.org/event/Camp2…
Blue poster promoting OCD Awareness Week, organized by the International OCD Foundation, with the text: "What if I didn't do that exactly right?" and the hashtag #THATSOCD at the bottom.

ALT Blue poster promoting OCD Awareness Week, organized by the International OCD Foundation, with the text: "What if I didn't do that exactly right?" and the hashtag #THATSOCD at the bottom.

The image is a blue poster for OCD Awareness Week by the International OCD Foundation. It explains what compulsions might look like, listing actions such as repeating, arranging, or doing things a specific number of times. At the bottom is the hashtag #THATSOCD.

ALT The image is a blue poster for OCD Awareness Week by the International OCD Foundation. It explains what compulsions might look like, listing actions such as repeating, arranging, or doing things a specific number of times. At the bottom is the hashtag #THATSOCD.

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Calling all youth! We are looking for young people ages 12–17 who care about mental health and want to make a difference in how OCD and related disorders are understood. Whether you already speak up about mental health in your school or community, or you are simply passionate and looking for a place to start, we want to hear from you! Our Youth Ambassadors will help shape youth-focused initiatives and programs that are central to IOCDF's mission. Applications are NOW LIVE through Nov. 29!
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What if I'm remembering it wrong? OCD can turn memory itself into something that feels like it needs to be solved. Someone may replay an event over and over, search their memory for details, ask other people what happened, or confess something “just in case.” The goal is certainty. But OCD keeps moving the finish line. #ThatsOCD "It is my hope that every child who is suffering from OCD can find access to the correct treatment. That they can learn to apply the tools to fight OCD and reclaim their childhoods, and in turn their lives. To live the life they want on their own terms and not on the terms of their OCD.” – Kjersti Helberg with her son, Jaden" Explore articles and lived-experience stories 👉 iocdf.org/blog
The image features a light blue background with text that reads: "What if I said or did something terrible and just don't remember it correctly?" The International OCD Foundation and OCD Awareness Week logos are at the top, with the hashtag #THATSOCD at the bottom. Wavy lines decorate the corners.

ALT The image features a light blue background with text that reads: "What if I said or did something terrible and just don't remember it correctly?" The International OCD Foundation and OCD Awareness Week logos are at the top, with the hashtag #THATSOCD at the bottom. Wavy lines decorate the corners.

A blue poster for OCD Awareness Week by the International OCD Foundation. It lists examples of compulsions: "Replaying the event in your mind, checking your memory, confessing, or asking others what happened." The hashtag "#THATSOCD" appears at the bottom.

ALT A blue poster for OCD Awareness Week by the International OCD Foundation. It lists examples of compulsions: "Replaying the event in your mind, checking your memory, confessing, or asking others what happened." The hashtag "#THATSOCD" appears at the bottom.

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Today is World Mental Health Day! At the IOCDF, our resources for the OCD & related disorders community go beyond the basics. ✨ Explore educational articles and blogs 👉 iocdf.org/blog ✨ Browse books and other media in the OCD Library 👉 iocdf.org/books ✨ Connect with Special Interest Groups 👉 iocdf.org/special-interest-g… ✨ Search for treatment providers 👉 iocdf.org/find-help ✨ Find training opportunities for professionals 👉 iocdf.org/professionals/trai… ✨ Check out a livestream 👉 iocdf.org/livestreams ✨ Find an OCD Walk near you 👉 iocdf.org/programs/ocd-walk ✨ Check out the newest White Paper 👉 iocdf.org/kidscarecrisis ✨ Take the OCD Screener 👉 iocdf.org/screener Whether you’re living with OCD or a related disorder, supporting someone you love, or working to provide better care, there’s a place to start. And tomorrow, October 11, we’ll begin OCD Awareness Week, with even more opportunities to learn, connect, share, and help others better understand what OCD really looks like! 🩵 #ThatsOCD
The image features a collage celebrating World Mental Health Day. It includes smiling individuals at a mental health event, some holding signs and tote bags with "OCD CON 2026 Seattle." The top left corner has the text "Today is World Mental Health Day" in bold letters.

ALT The image features a collage celebrating World Mental Health Day. It includes smiling individuals at a mental health event, some holding signs and tote bags with "OCD CON 2026 Seattle." The top left corner has the text "Today is World Mental Health Day" in bold letters.

Blue graphic promoting World Mental Health Day by the International OCD Foundation. Lists activities such as exploring educational articles, browsing the OCD Library, connecting with groups, searching for treatments, finding training for professionals, joining a livestream, attending an OCD walk, reading the newest white paper, and taking the OCD screener.

ALT Blue graphic promoting World Mental Health Day by the International OCD Foundation. Lists activities such as exploring educational articles, browsing the OCD Library, connecting with groups, searching for treatments, finding training for professionals, joining a livestream, attending an OCD walk, reading the newest white paper, and taking the OCD screener.

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OCD Awareness Week 2026 begins in TWO DAYS! 🎉 OCD can look like intrusive thoughts about harming someone you love, fearing you might secretly be a bad person, questioning your relationship or identity, replaying conversations, silently repeating words until they feel “right,” seeking reassurance, checking your body for signs of illness, or avoiding triggers. These experiences can look very different, but they can all be OCD. 👉 Share a photo, video, reel, or story featuring a personal “That’s OCD” example, then tag us and use #ThatsOCD and #OCDWeek to join the conversation throughout OCD Awareness Week. Read more at iocdf.org/programs/ocdweek
Bright blue poster featuring text: "International OCD Foundation," "OCD Awareness Week," and "#THATSOCD October 11-17, 2026.

ALT Bright blue poster featuring text: "International OCD Foundation," "OCD Awareness Week," and "#THATSOCD October 11-17, 2026.

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Today is PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day. 🩵 PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal infections) are conditions that can involve the sudden, severe onset of OCD symptoms and other neuropsychiatric changes in children. Unlike the more gradual onset often seen in pediatric OCD, symptoms associated with PANS/PANDAS may develop over the course of just a few days and quickly become severe. Children may also experience symptoms including separation anxiety, changes in eating, tics, sensory changes, urinary frequency, and changes in fine motor skills. Looking for community? The IOCDF PANDAS/PANS Special Interest Group brings together individuals with lived experience, family members, researchers, and clinicians with an interest in PANDAS/PANS 👉 iocdf.org/special-interest-g… And as we head into OCD Awareness Week beginning October 11, explore IOCDF’s new pediatric OCD white paper, Losing Childhood to America’s OCD Care Crisis, examining the state of pediatric OCD care in the United States and the challenges children and families face in accessing appropriate care. 👉 iocdf.org/kidscarecrisis/ Learn more about PANS/PANDAS, diagnosis, treatment, and resources 👉 iocdf.org/pandas
October 9 PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day infographic by the International OCD Foundation. It explains PANS and PANDAS as conditions with sudden, severe OCD symptoms and other neuropsychiatric symptoms in children. Signs listed include sudden OCD symptoms, changes in eating, severe separation anxiety, tics or unusual movements, sensory changes, changes in handwriting or fine motor skills, and urinary frequency.

ALT October 9 PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day infographic by the International OCD Foundation. It explains PANS and PANDAS as conditions with sudden, severe OCD symptoms and other neuropsychiatric symptoms in children. Signs listed include sudden OCD symptoms, changes in eating, severe separation anxiety, tics or unusual movements, sensory changes, changes in handwriting or fine motor skills, and urinary frequency.

A poster for October 9 PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day. It states, "The key difference? Symptoms can appear very suddenly, sometimes over just a few days." At the bottom, it mentions the International OCD Foundation.

ALT A poster for October 9 PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day. It states, "The key difference? Symptoms can appear very suddenly, sometimes over just a few days." At the bottom, it mentions the International OCD Foundation.

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Want to help make the OCD and related disorders community more inclusive and equitable? Applications are now open to join the IOCDF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Council (DEIAC)! The DEIAC works to help advance diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the IOCDF and the broader OCD and related disorders community. Applications are open to anyone, including professionals, advocates, and people with lived experience. Interested in getting involved? 🩵 Learn more about the DEIAC and apply by October 26, 2026 at iocdf.org/dei-action-council…
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