This week is #BFRBweek, a week dedicated to highlighting the impact of Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs). OCD-UK are happy to support the work of organisations that aim to raise awareness of BFRBs and we hope this post will help highlight …
Emily – Recovery Video
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCDUKYA Emily Our OCDUKYA Emily has created a video to inspire others on their journey to recovery. Thank you, Emily. Well done on your progress! See Emily’s video below 🙂 Please complete our short, anonymous feedback form …
Theo – to the recently diagnosed
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactDear recently diagnosed,To those who have just been diagnosed, know the diagnosis won’t define you, take control of the OCD Monster. You are strong, and recovery is hard but it’s possible.Theo Please complete our short, anonymous feedback …
Amy – Illustration for The Recently Diagnosed
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCDUKYA AmyThe OCDUKYA theme for September is called ‘To the recently diagnosed’. The aim of this brief is to think back to when you were first diagnosed with OCD. Think about the different questions you had, the …
Abby – Acceptance
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactDear newly diagnosed,Accepting OCD is the biggest step on your way to recovery. Every train leads to a destination. By choosing to step on your train through acceptance, you are well on your way to freedom from …
Minnie – Now that you have been diagnosed
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactDear newly diagnosed, I know that right now you may be feeling terrified, but there is nothing to fear I promise you. Everything is going to be ok. Now that you have been diagnosed you can access …
Anna – A message to the newly diagnosed
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactTo the Recently Diagnosed – By AnnaTo the Recently Diagnosed, Diagnosis is the first step to recovery. Having a diagnosis is slightly paradoxical, although it answers one question, it creates many more. It can be a relief to …
Emma – To the future experts
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactTo the Recently Diagnosed – By EmmaDear future OCD expert, You will become a master of your own brain. You will learn how to manage your OCD subconsciously. You will start to win more battles against the OCD. …
Mia – advice after diagnosis
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactTo the recently diagnosed, I remember being diagnosed with OCD almost 5 years ago, I was starting secondary school, which of course for everyone is a tough time, but something wasn’t quite right. I honestly couldn’t tell …
Isabel – Top tips for newly diagnosed
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactTop tips – OCDUKYA IsabelTop tips for the recently diagnosed: 1. Find out more about OCD. Many people think they know what OCD is due to the overuse of the term “I’m a bit OCD” so it’s …
Louisa – Advice
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCDUKYA LouisaI’ve actually only just been diagnosed with OCD a few months ago, and for a while I was completely distancing myself from my dad as I felt as though he wouldn’t understand, and he couldn’t do …
Misophonia – The sound of misery
Let’s TalkMISOPHONIA“Anyone eating crisps is always going to set me off, the rustle of the packet is enough to start a reaction.” – BBC ArticleMisophonia: The sound of miseryBlog by Jo Edge First published in the OCD-UK members magazine in …
