Need online support group

[HsiLin54]

My son continues to suffer from OCD. Age 29. Can someone please point him to a quality online support group?

I, too, am looking for an online support group so that I can learn hours to support him. Thanks for any ideas.

[Lauragbr]

look on the iocdf.org website. Start there.

[HsiLin54 in reply to Lauragbr]

Laura, thank you so much. I just went there and am following up with a message to my son sending him the link: iocdf.org/ocd-finding-help/...

[Lauragbr in reply to HsiLin54]

Good luck! So glad you’re advocating for your son!

[Spready43]

hello HsiLin54

Firstly can I say that your a great dad for wanting to learn about this and support your son....this will certainly help him in his road to recovery.

I also suffer with OCD and I truly understand how debilitating it can be when it raises its ugly head again.i would not wish it on my worst enemy.

Can I ask what support your son is getting at the moment? Is he on any medication or attending CBT therapy at all??

[Natureloverpeace]

In addition to the Finding Help link at the IOCDF, I suggest the interactive livestream Community Conversations hosted by Ethan Smith, IOCDF National Lead Advocate. It’s an awesome and supportive, caring community. iocdf.org>Support and Recovery>Livestreams There is also a similar interactive livestream for loved ones of those with OCD on Thursdays. There is also a virtual support group, Family and Loved Ones of those with OCD that meets the second Saturday of the month. It is run by Chris Trondsen and his mother, Liz Trondsen. Chris is an OCD Specialist and is also on the IOCDF Board of Directors. Liz is an amazing, energetic OCD advocate. The group starts out with guests, one with OCD and the other(s) is their family member(s), usually a spouse or partner or parent. They tell their story with Chris facilitating a discussion. Then it opens up to attendees to ask them questions directly related to their story and to ask Chris and Liz anything. A few days later, Liz sends out a comprehensive list of resources. You can join the group by sending Liz an email which she has given me permission to share. You can send me a private message to get it by clicking on my profile picture and then click on connections. I hesitate to post it publicly because of spammers.