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Having Kids: No Easy Decision Welcome to a candid discussion on a topic close to the hearts of many considering parenthood while wrestling with OCD. In this blog post, we’ll uncover the subtle yet significant ways in which Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder can cast its shadow on the decision to have children. Navigating parenthood with OCD requires […]

September 5, 2023

Navigating Parenthood: How OCD Impacts the Decision of Having Kids

OCD and Anxiety Basics, Parenting

In this episode, I’m joined by Matt Scoppa, a 47 year old who was diagnosed with OCD 14 years ago. We discuss.. – his time spent in a mental health facility because of OCD – his fear of causing harm to others and how his compulsions made his world smaller and smaller – finding a […]

Episode #141 – Overcoming OCD’s Changing Subtypes and Conquering Rumination with Matt Scoppa

August 31, 2023

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