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OCDSupportGroups Directory (January 2001)

> OCD Support Groups Directory (January 2001)

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> Atlanta OCD:

> This list exists as a forum for information for participants

> in the Atlanta OCD support group.

> atlantaocd

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> BDD (Body Dismorphic Disorder):

> To discuss BDD issues in a safe place. Open only to people with

> BDD.

> BDD

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> Cats and OCD:

> To discuss all aspects of cat life, including the relationship between

> OCD and our cats. A zany list where anything goes --stories, poems,

> advice, and a members' roll call with our cats' names. Currently 40

> members.

> OCD-cat

>

> DC (da Conference):

> A meeting place to exchange info about upcoming OCF conferences

> and a way to get to know each other. Advisor: Al Willen, OCF

> Webmaster. Currently 42 members. Waxing and waning list: lots of

> activity before and after the annual summer OCF conference. Great

> tourist info (different site each year), practical travel info, and lots

of

> chatty, fun posts. Wonderful preparation for conference experience.

> DC

>

> Dogs and OCD:

> To discuss all aspects of dog life, including the relationship between

> our OCD and our dogs.

> OCD-Dog

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> Hoarding/Clutter [H-C]:

> For Hoarders and/or Clutterers with OCD and a strong desire to

> improve their living or work spaces. Currently 57 members. This is a

> *working* list, so be prepared to take goals and report back to the

> group. No lurkers -- once a month minimum posting required.

> Advisor: Dr. Claiborn. Facilitators: Jim, Abby and a.

> H-C

>

> OCD Success:

> Extended support community for OCD sufferers. Discuss goals and

> results from CBT, etc. OCD sufferers only, please.

> OCDSuccess

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> OCD Support Groups List:

> This list exists to provide a forum for owners and moderators of OCD

> related email lists and to provide a source of shared information for

> leaders of support groups desiring to create email lists for their

> membership.

> ocdsupportgroups

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> :

> Our list exists to provide information and support for parents of

> children with OCD. Our list advisors are Tamar Chansky, Ph.D. and

> Aureen Pinto Wagner, Ph.D. Our list moderators are Birkhan,

> Kathy Hammes, Roman, Jule Monnens, Gail Pesses, Kathy

> , and Jackie Stout. Our list features files containing articles

> of interest to our members, links to sites offering information and

> support to our members, and an extensive archive of posts to our list.

> Our list currently (31 December 00) has 236 families subscribed.

>

>

> OCD and Relationships:

> A list for people who often experience the strain OCD puts on our

> relationships with family, friends, teachers and workmates.

> Membership is for OCDers only.

> OCD-relationships

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> OCD and Social Security Disability:

> This is a private, unlisted, confidential mailing list for the OCD

> community who have an interest in Supplemental Security Income

> (SSI) or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI). Open to OCDers

> or their family/friends who are current or past recipients, or are

> thinking about applying for benefits. Current or former employees of

> the SSA are barred from list membership. Currently 53 members.

> OCD-SSI

>

> OCD and crafts:

> To help OCDers stop procrastinating about their crafts and work on

> projects to conclusion. " We procrastinate until the time is right for

> the project to be perfect " is something we want to defeat.Writers and

> those involved in the fine arts are included. You must have a project

> in progress.

> OCD-Crafts

>

> OCD with Social Phobia:

> This list is a place to discuss medications, therapy, books,

> symptoms, support groups, and anything else having to do with SP

> and OCD. Family members and professionals are welcome to join.

> ocd-sp

>

> OCD-Family:

> Mailing list for family and friends of people with OCD. Please, no

> OCD sufferers on this list.

> http://members.iglou.com/mantia/ocdfamily.html

>

> OCD-Peridoes:

> For women with OCD who are in menopause or perimenopause.

> Discuss changes, what to expect, PMS, how to deal with the

> changes, and to vent, joke and commiserate. Expect both serious

> questions and fun. (Join at your own risk!)

> peridoes

>

> Parents of Adults with OCD List:

> Our list is an extension of the . Our list

> provides a specific focus on parenting adult children with OCD. Our

> list features extensive files of articles of interest to our members,

> links to sites providing information and support, and an archive of

> posts to our list. Our list currently (23 December 00) has 27 families

> subscribed.

> parentsofadultswithocd

>

> Pickaderms:

> To share experiences with skin picking, mouth biting and other

> similar problems known as MSI (minor self injury). Open only to

> those who actually pick, bite or chew. Open to anyone 13 and over.

> This is a safe place to talk about picking and biting. It is more

> common than you may know. You are not alone. It is mandatory to

> post at least once a month to remain on this list.

> pickaderms

>

> Praying in Power:

> This list is a prayer " chain " for Christians with OCD to ask for prayer

> support, and to share the results of answered prayer.

> prayinginpower

>

> Queer OCD:

> To provide a safe place for OCDers who are bisexual, lesbian, gay, or

> transgender to talk about our issues.

> QueerOCD

>

> San Francisco OCD:

> This list exists as a forum for information for participants in the San

> Francisco OCD support group.

> SFOCD

>

> Serenity Bay:

> Support group for Christians with OCD and related disorders. We

> discuss how our lives affect our faith and how our faith affects our

> lives. We pray for each other, share Bible verses, cry together, laugh

> together, and learn to love each other (warts and all.)

> serenitybay

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> SofSA (Survivors of Sexual Abuse):

> For OCDers who are survivors of sexual

> abuse only. Contact MomSAR@... for more info.

>

> TOC-L (French Language):

> French language OCD list offering support and information about

> OCD. This list is for OCD sufferers and their families only. Mental

> health professionals are welcome.

> toc-l

>

> Teen OCD:

> Providing a safe place for teens with OCD and its spectrums to

> discuss how OCD effects their lives. The list is monitored by two

> " safe parents " , a " safe teen " and is advised by Dr. J. Hatton.

> ocdteen

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> You may also reach all the groups above at any time by going to:

> OCD Support Groups LINKS page:

> OCDSupportGroups

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> --a Kotakis, San Francisco <disi@...>