Charlotte – OCD & Relationships

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Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD & Relationships By 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 …

Isabel – OCD & Relationships

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Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD & Relationships By 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 …

Ella – OCD & Relationships

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Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD & Relationships By 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 …

The unseen obsession

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I’ve seen so much stigma in the media lately surrounding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Whilst it’s usually water off a ducks back, the pandemic has unravelled some hard stigma busting work. People and companies with big platforms have been trivialising OCD.

Leo – OCD & Relationships

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Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD & Relationships By OCDUKYA Leo In terms of family and friends, I can’t deny that OCD has affected those relationships. For example, I can’t stay over often at people’s houses, and my parents have to help …

Molly – OCD & Relationships

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Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD & Relationships By OCDUKYA Molly”I made this poster months ago to motivate me and help me to see how lovely life can be again once I’m better from my OCD.” – Molly  Please complete our short, …

Anna – OCD & Relationships

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Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD & Relationships By OCDUKYA AnnaOCD took over my relationships. It became such a large part of me that it felt like the relationships I had were no longer between me and the person but between OCD …

Hollyoaks

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OCD in the MediaHollyoaks to air character’s struggle with OCD OCD-UK working alongside actress Alex Fletcher and Hollyoaks makers Lime Pictures Article published: 20th April 2021Share this postHollyoaks actress Alex Fletcher Earlier this month, Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks confirmed that the …

Lucy – OCD & Relationships

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Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD & Relationships By OCDUKYA LucyLucy The monster in my mind promised to be my best friend. Sixteen years old, pals with inside jokes, secret handshakes and sleepovers. A sister who was irritating but loveable, skipped the …

Overview of NICE recommended treatment for OCD

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Overview of NICE recommended treatment for OCD One of the most commonly asked questions we get from those affected by OCD, is what treatment should I be receiving or expect to receive through the NHS? We think this summary from …

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OCD and Stigma

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I’ve seen so much stigma in the media lately surrounding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Whilst it’s usually water off a ducks back, the pandemic has unravelled some hard stigma busting work. People and companies with big platforms have been trivialising OCD.

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Mia – OCD & Taboo thoughts

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Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD & Taboo thoughts An Illustration by OCDUKYA Mia”Even if you think these thoughts are you, they are not!” – Mia Please complete our short, anonymous feedback form about Mia’s post