Drawing with Zoe

Zoe WilsonDrawing (Cat), OCD-UK

We have decided to make drawing sessions a regular occurrence, to give those who enjoy creativity a place to express themselves and connect with other people who have OCD. And for those who are not used to doing anything creative, …

Millie-Grace – OCD & Relationships

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Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD & RelationshipsBy OCDUKYA Millie-GraceFamily I am very lucky that my family have always been supportive of me, and my struggles with OCD. They have arranged doctor’s appointments to help me get a diagnosis, and they saw …

Helena – OCD & Relationships

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Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD & RelationshipsBy OCDUKYA Helena‘I always thought my OCD would hinder romantic relationships with others; with the theme of my thoughts causing me to be afraid that ‘I’ll mess it all up’ and ‘I’ll scare them away’. …

Charlotte C – OCD & Relationships

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Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD & RelationshipsBy OCDUKYA CharlotteCharlotte has shared with us a couple of Illustrations to show how OCD can affect relationships. Thank you Charlotte, for sharing your wonderful work! Please complete our short, anonymous feedback form about Charlotte’s …

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Anybody can call themselves a therapist

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Lived Experience BlogAnybody can call themselves a therapist.Comment by our Chief Executive, Ashley Fulwood.Ashley Fulwood29th April 2021Share this postThis week I fell for an online confidence trick that cost me £93 pounds, I was misled.  Admitting this is embarrassing, but …

Abby – OCD & Relationships

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Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD & RelationshipsBy OCDUKYA Abby”Please keep talking to others and opening up. No matter how guilty OCD makes you feel, remind yourself that OCD is a bully and wants you to suffer. Your feelings of guilt are …

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for OCD

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NEWS: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) say no to Deep Brain Stimulation.DBS for OCD Not Recommended Earlier today (28th April 2021) NICE published its interventional procedures guidance (IPG693) for the use of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) in …

Celeste – OCD & Relationships

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Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD & RelationshipsBy OCDUKYA CelesteThe latest theme for the Young Ambassadors is called ‘OCD & Relationships’. Celeste has created this Illustration to portray the effects that OCD can have on relationships below. Please complete our short, anonymous …

Charlotte – OCD & Relationships

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Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD & RelationshipsBy OCDUKYA CharlotteOCD can have a truly detrimental effect on relationships with family and friends. It can sometimes be difficult for those close to you to truly understand the debilitating mental anguish that someone suffering …

Isabel – OCD & Relationships

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Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD & RelationshipsBy OCDUKYA IsabelMy family are very supportive with my OCD, but it has affected our relationship. For example, the incessant checking with my mum must be exhausting for her, even though she doesn’t show it. …

Ella – OCD & Relationships

Zoe WilsonOCD-UK Young Ambassadors (Cat)

Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD & RelationshipsBy OCDUKYA Ella OCD affects every aspect of your life. For me personally, it has had a big impact on my relationships with people. It has made some relationships more of a struggle for me …