Jon Blank: From Brain Surgery to the Back-country - Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder | The Best of Us

Jon Blank underwent deep brain stimulation to help control his obsessive-compulsive disorder. Today, he’s reaching new heights on his snowboard, earning his master’s degree and feeling happiness for the first time in years. Watch Jon’s journey and subscribe to the Best of Us channel to see more extraordinary stories.
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[@alisonsandler3092]

So happy for you, Jon! What a life saving procedure.

[@angelacallow-mosher6372]

I have ocd. I hate it. I find the medicine is working but I wonder if there is more that can be done. Thiis is amazing, I wish it for others and if I could I would get this done. I remember one time a nurse asked me what my obsession and compulsions were. I was offended. I felt like I was on display. This is miserable and I can tell you it is hell.

[@astrostar4181]

Capsulotomy ablation is an option. I had that done for my OCD, it came out well and I don’t have OCD anymore. Contact UChicago Medicine for more information.

[@Limastudent]

ERP intensive therapy is necessary with the meds.

[@Limastudent]

@@astrostar4181 Congratulations! Wish everyone could find that relief.