Personal OCD Story from Mourice Schuurmans For as long as I can remember, I dealt with everything on my own. Emotions, stress, fear, problems. I always found a way to push through. At primary school, I was bullied for years. At first it was verbal. Later, it became physical. At home, emotions were not really […]
Why Choose OCD Advocacy?
29 Apr 2026
Andrew GottWorth (he/any) joined the Orchard Team and serves as the Communication & Community Coordinator. Here is Andrew’s OCD story: Shooo…. I collect diagnoses like Pokémon. Over the years, I have been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depression, ADHD, BFRBs, and OCD. I certainly consider myself a mental health advocate overall, but why focus on […]
Overcoming OCD Checking
14 Apr 2026
In this week’s blog, Josh shares his OCD story: Did I leave the tap on? I did check it before I left, but what if I made a mistake? What if it’s still running and flooding the kitchen? I listen closely from my bed…nothing I can hear. It must be off. But I should make sure. Electricity […]
OCD Didn’t Look Like What I Thought It Would
17 Jan 2026
In this week’s blog, Hussain shares his OCD story: For years, I didn’t know I had OCD. I just thought something was deeply wrong with me. My mind produced thoughts I was terrified of—violent, disturbing, blasphemous thoughts that went completely against who I was. They felt intrusive, unwanted, and cruel. The worst part wasn’t the […]
Welcome to our new Fundraising and Communications Officer – Ana Maria
13 Feb 2025
We are pleased to introduce you to Ana Maria, our new Fundraising and Communications Officer!
With a background in OCD research, Ana Maria is excited to make OCD treatments a reality!
Anonymous OCD Story
17 Jun 2024
“There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.” – Leonard Cohen
Dany’s OCD Story
22 Sep 2023
In this week’s blog, Dany shares his OCD story and offers us insightful considerations:
How are you? Something we ask and get asked every day. I’m sure the majority of us answer with “I’m good thanks, how about you?”
Méliane’s OCD story
19 May 2023
In this week’s blog, Méliane shares her OCD story through a beautiful poem she wrote: I can’t see you but I know you’re there You’re always there Sometimes I think you’ve gone but you always find a way to re-appear I’ve been in prison for years Alive but not living Closed down Standing Staring […]
Welcome to Our New Head of Fundraising & Communications – Margherita
12 May 2023
Hello everyone! We are happy to introduce you all to our new member of staff, Margherita! Margherita has just started working for Orchard OCD as the Head of Fundraising and Communications. She will manage Orchard’s relationships with partners, donors, and collaborators. In this week’s blog, we learn more about Margherita and the work she will […]
Saying goodbye to our Head of Fundraising & Communications – Juliet
28 Apr 2023
In this week’s blog we say goodbye to Orchard’s Head of Fundraising & Communications, Juliet. Juliet has been volunteering for Orchard since 2020 and started working for Orchard last January. Juliet is moving to Chicago in May and will be sorely missed!
Successful Completion of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) Study
24 Apr 2023
Our first funded OCD study has had positive results. We have worked with the University of Hertfordshire, looking at Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) – a form of non-invasive brain stimulation – as a pioneering new treatment option for patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
