{"id":694,"date":"2012-05-08T08:00:03","date_gmt":"2012-05-08T12:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/njcts.org\/teens4ts\/?p=694"},"modified":"2012-05-08T08:00:03","modified_gmt":"2012-05-08T12:00:03","slug":"im-having-trouble-with-ocd-but-dare-to-dream-is-almost-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/njcts.org\/teens4ts\/im-having-trouble-with-ocd-but-dare-to-dream-is-almost-here\/","title":{"rendered":"I’m having trouble with OCD, but Dare To Dream is almost here!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The other day was a really rough one for me. Finals are coming up for me, and I am super stressed. I have a lot to do in between now and then. My OCD acted up badly today, and I honestly thought there was no hope for me. Thankfully, with my amazing roommate and a close friend of mine, I was able to overcome it.<\/p>\n

It was hard, and it took eight hours (it’s now three in the morning, but hey, its gone!), but I’m finally feeling better. I read a post by this girl RuthieP<\/a><\/strong> and it made me feel a little better, knowing that I’m not the only one living with these problems.<\/p>\n

I am so excited for May 21. I am going to be talking at the\u00a0Dare To Dream Student Leadership Conference<\/a><\/strong> at Rutgers University with people who have OCD, Tourette Syndrome, ADD, ADHD, high-functioning Asperger’s, etc. and letting them know about myself. I honestly cannot wait!<\/p>\n

Finally, I will be meeting people who have what I have. It’s going to feel just like home, I honestly cannot wait. If anyone would like to know about it, please e-mail me at delaneyk3@mail.montclair.edu<\/a><\/strong>. I would love it if you would come. It will be an incredible experience, and I hope to share it will you all!<\/p>\n

You can also sign up for Dare To Dream here<\/a><\/strong>. And you can read much more about Dare To Dream, including my participation in it, by reading the following stories from NJCTS<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n