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Jason Adams

Jan 24, 20233 min read

Closing The Loop, Part 1: 'Let's Talk' Is Not Enough

It's important to talk about mental health. In fact, it's essential. The deceptively powerful act of talking holds numerous benefits;...

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Jason Adams

Nov 3, 20225 min read

Anxious Parenting Practicalities, Pt. 10: Keeping Things Going

When I first started consulting publishers for my book, I was often told that the real work of being an author would begin after my book...

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Jason Adams

Aug 22, 20223 min read

Anxious Parenting Practicalities Part 9: How bad is it? OCD and Self-Assessment

I suffered from OCD symptoms for years without recognizing them as OCD symptoms. I imagine many people can relate. In hindsight, I can...

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Jason Adams

Jul 30, 20224 min read

Anxious Parenting Practicalities Part 8: How to Recharge as a Parent with a Mental Health Disorder

I had no idea how to rest and recharge when I first became a father. I imagine many new parents have felt the same. It's easy enough to...

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Jason Adams

May 31, 20226 min read

Anxious Parenting Practicalities Pt. 7: Energy Part 2 (the less obvious stuff)

In my last post, I commented on a few (fairly) obvious things that have been sapping my energy in recent months. In this post, we're...

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Jason Adams

Mar 26, 20228 min read

Anxious Parenting Practicalities Part 5/10: Starting Meds as a Parent

Meds...so many options, so many opinions...where do you start? Who do you talk to? More importantly, how does the process of starting...

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Jason Adams

Mar 1, 20224 min read

Anxious Parenting Practicalities Part 4/10: You Are Not Your Thoughts (wait, what?)

What advice would you give to your younger self? I know - such an annoying question. Profound, I suppose, but not an overly practical...

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Jason Adams

Nov 25, 20216 min read

Parental Instincts and OCD: Friends or foes?

Instincts and obsessions: is there a difference? I received a diagnosis of OCD for the first time when my boys were just over two months...

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Jason Adams

Nov 22, 202110 min read

How does OCD affect parenting?

Before I begin, I want to acknowledge something important – the point of this book is to share my journey from a place of suffering to a...

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