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It's almost conference time!!

I am officially registered for the 2011 International OCD Foundation Annual Conference!  I can't believe it's only about a month away! I am a self-professed OCD nerd and let me tell you, this conference has to be the Mecca of all OCD nerdiness.  With the expert presenters, the plethora of informative lectures, and the hundreds of empathetic attendees, it is an amazing experience for sufferers to learn about OCD and meet others who have experience with this disorder.  Now that I am registered, it suddenly seems so real!  Can't wait!
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  1. The Blue MorphoJune 27, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Looking forward to all the info you bring back to your blog from the conference!

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  2. Pure O CanuckJune 27, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    I can't wait too!!! I keep thinking about it and getting excited for what I'm going to learn, the people I'm going to meet and how inspired I"m going to be. I'm so excited to go to San Diego too - it's one of my fave cities!!!

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  3. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    I hope you'll report back.......I would have loved to have gone, but just didn't work out for this year. Maybe next year!

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