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Hello, and welcome. I hope i can be a source of help, and comfort to those suffering from O.C.D. and related illnesses. Be it physical rituals, or our emotional reaction to intrusive thoughts, we must understand where, when, and how our personal symptoms manifest, in order to address the unwanted reaction to those symptoms. Please be as descriptive as you feel comfortable, so my answer can be specified more closely to you. There is no single answer for everyone, but there is hope and relief for those committed to becoming healthier and happier. I will give honest, thoughtful answers to every question possible. I truly look forward to helping anyone I can, so again, welcome.
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Brian R. Feather

Expertise

I am NOT a doctor. I can answer O.C.D behavior related questions. I can advise how to cope with symptoms, and how to get the most out of your doctor's advice. I cannot answer medication related questions. Any statements resembling diagnosis are matter of opinion. Including your age, sex, what state or country you live in, etc. will help me better answer you. you can make any question private. Try to be as detailed as possible. I will try my best to give you helpful answers.

Experience

After having disabling O.C.D. for most of my life, i have been noted as marginally recovered. I trained as a volunteer counseling assistant / peer in 2002 and 2006, at what was St. Joseph's Hospital M.H.U. in Lancaster, Pa, and Lancaster M.H.M.R.

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Peer counseling training through Lancaster Assistance, and Lancaster M.H.M.R.

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