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An OCD Christmas

by Bill Brenner December 7, 2009 Uncategorized

The author on a history of depression and OCD that tends to come just in time for Christmas, why that is and how he’s mostly gained the upper hand. Mood music: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, OCD, is an anxiety disorder and is characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Repetitive behaviors such as handwashing, counting, checking, or cleaning are often performed with the hope of preventing obsessive thoughts or making them go away. Performing…  [Read More]

Why Lincoln’s Melancholy Is A Must Read

by Bill Brenner December 7, 2009 Uncategorized

I’ve always been something of a history nerd and am especially drawn to stories about those who have achieved greatness despite the crippling impact of mental illness. Winston Churchill was a sufferer (he called it his Black Dog). Theodore Roosevelt suffered from bipolar disorder. And Abraham Lincoln’s depression is well documented. I just finished reading an excellent book on the latter: “Lincoln’s Melancholy” by Joshua Wolf Shenk. For anyone who has struggled with mental illness,…  [Read More]

Getting There

by Bill Brenner December 7, 2009 Uncategorized

Woke up in a dark mood, which happens a lot in December. Some of it’s because of things that have happened this time of year. But I’m starting to think the bigger problem is the shortness of the daylight. After some NIN from the iTunes library, I’m starting to get my mojo back. And so it’s back to work. For now, I leave you with this reminder that it’s Pearl Harbor Day.

Welcome to The OCD Diaries

by Bill Brenner December 7, 2009 Uncategorized

I’ve thought about starting a personal blog for a long time, but resisted. The usual social networking platforms  work just fine for proliferating my articles and podcasts for the site I work for, CSOonline.com. As for the personal stuff, I try to keep it limited to the amusing things my children say on a daily basis or what I’m reading or what kind of music I’m listening to. But the deeper stuff I’ve always kept…  [Read More]

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