(Thank you Jenny Peetoom, R.Psych for creating this article for the Alberta OCD Foundation to share with the OCD community. This is a very creative way to see how OCD can create an enforceable agreement (contract) with a sufferer). Contracts or service agreements often come with fine print. If you have gotten a new credit card or cell phone recently you have entered into a contract. Many contracts come with simple statements outlining what you are agreeing to, followed by sma

Written by, Megan #YEGgirl I’m writing this piece because I meet the criteria for obsessive-compulsive disorder. Everyone with this diagnosis conceptualizes it a little differently. Loves it, hates it, denies it, clings to it, a little differently. I don’t usually think of myself as “having” or “being” OCD as much as I think I meet criteria for it. It’s very common to compare mental and physical illnesses for a myriad of reasons. One of which is to reduce stigma and to have m

The Alberta OCD Foundation is excited to see you at the upcoming 2020 summer events! View the aocdf Summer SHOUTOUT for details! #Summer #Supportive #aocdf #albertaocdfoundation #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #anxiety #notalone #together #healtogether

The aocdf is temporarily switching to online supports groups due to COVID19. Email admin@aocdf.com to register or you can now register through the website at https://www.aocdf.com/adults . The group is held for Alberta Residents at the regular time, 7pm-9pm. The aocdf will be using Google Meet which is compatible with both Mac/Windows Desktop and iPhone/Android cell phones. If using a cell phone, download the Google hangout app, however, it is recommended to use a computer. P

Over the past week, the pandemic has caused a lot of change in a short amount of time. One day can feel like one week. The aocdf would like to mention these tips for those with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: 1. Sit with the emotions and allow others to sit with theirs. It can be frightening to see our parents and/or loved ones struggle with anxiety, panic, fear, anger, hopelessness, etc. Since they are our main supports and/or caregivers, we look to them for safety/security.

"We do not see things as they are, we see things as we are." What is a pandemic? And what can I do? There is no universal agreed upon definition of the word pandemic. It generally means an outbreak across many countries and continents and typically effects a large number of people. The word helps to clarify that it is not a series of locally contained outbreak. The Coronavirus or COVID-19 has caused fear and panic in many across the world. The Chief Medical Officer of Health,

UPDATE March 16 2020 Due to COVID-19, the Alberta libraries cancelled all room bookings. Our first OCD Support Group in Calgary is now unfortunately, cancelled. The group will be held on the last Tuesday of the month, so look back for updates. Once the library allows for booking, the group will be up and running. The next group is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28 2020. TBD. OLD POST February 4 2020 There has been several inquiries about a need for an adult OCD support group

In support of "Bell Let's Talk Day," The Mathison Centre for Mental Health and the Cumming School of Medicine is hosting a free 'Science in the Cinema' on January 29 2020 at 6:30pm, featuring 'The Aviator,' followed by a panel discussion focusing on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. The event is open to the public. Hope to see you there! ❤️ #scienceinthecinema #scienceinthecinemayyc #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #mentalillness #anxiety #theaviator #endthestigma #mentalhealth

The Alberta Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation (aocdf) is happy to meet another organizational goal. The government application for the Charitable Fund-raising Act has been approved. The aocdf is now officially Registered as a Charitable Organization. This allows the foundation to fundraise well over $25,000 to meet more future goals and expand services. View About Us and Donations to learn about our future goals. Registering with the CRA to issue official donation rece

At the 2019 International OCD Foundation (iocdf) Conference in Texas, Dr. Peggy Richter offered to present for the Alberta OCD Foundation during her travels through Alberta and Saskatchewan. This November, Dr. Richter made her first stop in Calgary to present at the U of C, her second stop at the U of A, her third stop for the aocdf and off to Saskatchewan. Dr. Richter (aka. Queen of OCD) is the head of the Frederick Thompson Anxiety Disorders Centre at Sunnybrook Health Scie

The Alberta OCD Foundation (aocdf) updated their website this October 2019, adding a member's sign-in page. Create a profile, keep it private or make it public for only other members to view. Post or comment on OCD related Forums. Choose to download the WIX app - where you can Chat with other aocdf members. Request to join a chat room like "Relationship OCD." This will give people with OCD in all of Alberta an opportunity to connect. Now is the chance to speak up, let your vo