Elizabeth McIngvale
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Elizabeth McIngvale (born 1986) is the founder of Peace of Mind, a non-profit organization which raises money for obsessive-compulsive disorder research and education. She herself was diagnosed with OCD at the age of 12, and at age 18 became the national spokesperson for the International OCD Foundation. She lives in Houston, Texas and is the daughter of area businessman Jim McIngvale and his wife Linda.
At one point doctors believed McIngvale's OCD was too severe to be treatable. Her rituals included having to repeat menial tasks 42 times, an obsession with religious symbolism, and washing her hands over 100 times a day. She eventually found help through The Menninger Clinic and, now coping relatively well, devotes much of her time and resources to Peace of Mind.
References
- Mattress Mac's Family Discusses Daughter's Struggle With OCD. Retrieved January 30, 2007
- Transcripts:Paul Zahn Now. CNN. Retrieved January 30, 2007
- Inteviews with Texas Leaders: Jim McIngvale. Retrieved January 30, 2007
External Links
- International OCD Foundation Retrieved January 30, 2007
