Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactA Hall of Mirrors I look around and around, at the mirrors all over, I can’t clear my head there is never any closure. So many different directions, so many different paths, who knows how long this …
Rachel – OCD & Education
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD & Education By OCDUKYA Rachel “Have you heard of OCD?” My teacher once asked the class and me. “It’s liking things neat? It’s being a perfectionist; I wish I had it” another pupil said. I sat there …
Theo – OCD is my bully
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD is my bully By OCDUKYA Theo My bully isn’t a student; OCD is my bully. It’s there when I’m at school, instead of filling my brain with newfound learning it’s filled with violent and devastating intrusive …
Drawing with Zoe
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, …
Cruel to be kind – A mother’s guide to reassurance
First published by OCD-UK in 2018, we’re reprinting this article in memory of Bellsie (Lottie)‘s mum who sadly passed away this week, and in Lottie’s own words, was forever grateful to OCD-UK.
Millie-Grace – OCD & Relationships
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD & Relationships By 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 …
Helena – OCD & Relationships
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD & Relationships By 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 …
Charlotte C – OCD & Relationships
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD & Relationships By 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 …
Anybody can call themselves a therapist
Lived Experience BlogAnybody can call themselves a therapist. Comment by our Chief Executive, Ashley Fulwood. Ashley Fulwood 29th April 2021Share this postThis week I fell for an online confidence trick that cost me £93 pounds, I was misled. Admitting this …
Abby – OCD & Relationships
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD & Relationships By 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 …
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for OCD
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) …
Celeste – OCD & Relationships
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD & Relationships By 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, …
