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Obsessive-compulsive disorder: Obsessive Compulsive foundation.
USA Website
with lots of comprehensive information and support for OCD sufferers.
Bulletin board and much much more. UK anxiety support web site it includes telephone help line, chat room and lots more. Lots of information and support for OCD including bulletin board. Also includes information for obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders. Northern County Psychiatric Associates website's page concerning scrupulosity. UOCD. Understanding obsessive compulsive disorder.
A good resource for OCD including personal stories.
Again and Again A new UK based website offering information and support for sufferers of OCD their family, friends and carers who may also be affected by this disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders. There appear to be few sites devoted to OCSDs. If anyone can recommend a website for OCSD please email me. Here are a couple of OCD websites which contain information concerning OCSDs.
The UOCDs website has an
informative page for OCSDs OCSDs are also included in the OCD action website. Here are a couple of very useful websites for Tourette syndrome Comprehensive and very informative website for sufferers of Tourette syndrome If anyone would like to recommend a useful and informative website concerning any of the disorders covered in this website please e-mail me. Anxiety Disorders:
First Steps to freedom First Steps - Standing up to Anxiety "First Steps to Freedom is a U.K. registered charity which aims to help, in a practical way, those who suffer from phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder (excessive washing, checking, unwanted thoughts etc.), general anxiety, panic attacks and those who wish to come off tranquillisers, together with help for their carers. " Help for anyone with an anxiety disorder. Includes a help-line, fact sheets and audio tapes. Anxiety UK - Anxiety UK Home Page (Formally The Phobics Society) A UK charity dealing with anxiety and phobias. A comprehensive and informative website. Bulletin boards and chat rooms Members help-line. American national organisation dedicated to increasing public awareness concerning anxiety disorders. The website includes information and support groups. Freedom From Fear -Anxiety and Depression Hot Topics.
American mental illness
advocacy. Very useful website. Includes message board. Self help Home - Living Life to The Full Free on-line CBT course open to anyone anywhere in the world Anxiety and depression A new website with a variety of useful advice for anyone suffering with an anxiety disorder
"Anxiety disorders have a
high impact on our daily life. On this site you can learn how to handle
anxiety ..." Anorexia nervosa and related eating disorders. Information and resources. A wide-ranging website covering all eating disorders. Autism Spectrum Disorders ASDs: New! Autism in the Family is a new website created by a mother who has Asperger syndrome AS and bipolar and has also a son with AS. A very informative website with clear information about what it is like to have AS and bipolar. The website offers a positive slant on AS: "I believe that Autism and it's spectrum is a gift to the world. I know that is a rather bold statement. I am a woman in her fifties diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome who has a B.A. in Psychology gotten in the late 1970's. I have raised my son who is also diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, although early on he was diagnosed with autism proper because of his early speech delay. I wish to discuss my thoughts and feelings about autism and bipolar of which I am also diagnosed with." From the Introduction to Autism in the Family - Home The National Autistic Society - Home
The leading advocate for autism Spectrum
disorders here in the UK. Includes a comprehensive range of information Wrong Planet - Aspergers and Autism Community Very useful forum ideal for those feeling isolated as a result of an ASD "Wrong Planet is a web community designed for individuals (and parents and doctors of those) with Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, and other PDDs. We provide a forum, where members can communicate with each other, an article section, where members may read and submit essays or how-to guides about various subjects, and a chatroom for real-time communication with other Aspies. Asperger's Syndrome, a pervasive development disorder, is a form of autism." A worldwide, web-based radio station which includes programmes with the latest information concerning the care and treatment of children and adults with autism. This is an excellent resource and may be of interest also to anyone as often OCD and other anxiety disorders present with autism and many people with OCD and anxiety disorders often have at least traits of autism and in some cases a duel diagnosis. If you are not able to listen live programmes there is a link to download previous programmes and also an archive.
A selection of websites created by sufferers, or their relatives and friends, of the disorders included on this website. Gail's Store Front New! Gail is a talented writer and suffers with bipolar disorder and OCD. Gail writes about a diverse range of subjects, including recipes and poetry among others in both Spanish and English. Please see a list of Gail's latest books: Gail Gerald's Storefront - Lulu.com
New! Kirk shares with you useful advice about OCD and some of his experiences as a sufferer. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=GCpb6P4CWW4 http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=cF8Q5mmvJRw A collection of Kirks how to fight OCD artwork:
The School
of OCD Accomplished OCD Artist Kirk Stacey has a new website with more excellent artwork: http://www.freewebs.com/kirkstacey/gallery.htm New From Kirk Stacy: Harry me and OCD
Harry me and OCD is a webpage by OCD artist designer Kirk Stacy which he created for OCD Action. Harry me and OCD: great ideas for coping with OCD. Also Kirk's excellent art and a personal account of his struggle with OCD.Well worth taking a look and you can purchase some of Kirk's artwork. http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/ocdaction/index.asp?id=689
pure-ocd
Also see Kirk's OCD project here in the gallery I am: An exploration into Obsessive Compulsive Disorder I am An exploration into Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) This a very supportive and inspirational OCD website by a sufferer of OCD There are personal stories, art and poetry for you to download. Boss Back OCD
BossBackOCD Boss Back Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
"We have personal experience with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, particularly childhood OCD. I have seen that look of extreme pain in my child's eyes. I have seen the desperation and, as a father, I have felt my own desperation and sometimes despair. We want others to have the same hope that we have found. Thus, this site, created by a father & son team." An OCD sufferer shares his experiences of OCD and depression. Very well written accounts concerning both these disorders. Also coping ideas, information and quotations. A personal website of an OCD sufferer, lots of information, self help, poetry, diary and much more Even if you do not sufferer with tourette Syndrome this site is well worth a visit, it is full of positive creativity from a very talented family. Also information.
Creative
Websites: A selection of websites exhibiting the work of OCD artist Kirk Stacey Kirk is a very talented artist, see his caricatures.
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Also Visit Kirks great new website! Kirk Stacey Professional Artist | Cartoon & Caricaturist The website below replaces Kirks Pen and features more of Kirk's artwork. Kirk a sufferer of OCD is an excellent artist, check out his caricatures by clinking the logo or the hyperlink below.
KIRK27's deviantART Gallery
Harry me and OCD
Below is also a webpage by OCD
artist designer Kirk Stacy which he created for OCD Action.
Harry me and OCD: great ideas for coping with OCD.
Also Kirk's excellent art and a personal account of his
struggle with OCD.
Well worth taking a look and you can
purchase some of Kirk's artwork.
http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/ocdaction/index.asp?id=689
An excellent example of
creativity from a very talented family.
The link below has been temporarily removed as
there are problems linking to the information below, the original link
now on longer points to this information so until I can find out what is
wrong I have removed the link.
An interesting, informative and creative
website that also displays the artwork of Tony who has Aspergers
Syndrome and migraine." ...my artwork (www.aliensociety.org) is split
into two sorts - coloured pencil drawings (Shamanic mostly) and montage
(UFO related in the main but the name of the site also implies
alienated: Might be Aspergers but highly creative and
Kevin has Asperger's syndrome, depression
and traits of OCD. Excellent artwork by an artist who struggles with
depression and anxiety which often saps his motivation.
Bryan Kilgallin's art, OCD, peace, personality,
politics, sport & Web authoring.
A
selection of visual artwork
in a variety of media from OCD sufferer Bryan Kilgallin's website.
Check out Bryan's new Exhibition section
http://www.netspeed.com.au/bryan/art/default.htm
Suggested useful links: The link below will take you to a list of links
recommended by sufferers of the disorders included on this website.
These links may not necessarily be related to anxiety disorders and may
include links to other websites which may be considered as of possible
interest to fellow sufferers.
Useful links
recommended by visitors to this website
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