Emily – To my parents & friends

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Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactFor my parents & friends By OCDUKYA Emily To my parents & friends,I know I seem irrational, always on high alert and hostile, but my mind doesn’t work quite the same way as yours. I know it seemed …

Mia

Mia – The thought that likes to stay

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Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactThe thought that likes to stayA Poem by OCDUKYA Mia This thought in my mind, I think about it all the time. When I’m up, when I’m down, it turns my life upside down. However hard I try …

Ella D – Stigma

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Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD & StigmaBy OCDUKYA Ella”There’s a certain stigma around OCD. It’s always girls with the colour coordinated pens and people telling them how “OCD” they are, and them agreeing and loving it. Or how someone with a …

Charlotte C – Illustration

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Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD IllustrationBy OCDUKYA Charlotte CThese fantastic illustrations were created by OCDUKYA Charlotte, to portray what OCD feels like. Thank you for sharing with us Charlotte. Please complete our short, anonymous feedback form about Charlotte’s post

Ben – 3 top tips

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Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContact4 Top TipsTop tips for those who have recently been diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, By OCDUKYA Ben- It might seem scary and upsetting right now but it will get better I promise – Try to go to your …

Sam – What I would tell my younger self

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Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactWhat I would tell my younger selfA Poem by OCDUKYA Sam If I could go back and tell my younger self that things will be okay, that things will get better, I wouldn’t refrain for a second. Fighting …

Ben – What I would like my loved ones to know

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Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactWhat I would like my loved ones to knowBy OCDUKYA Ben “I’d like to say despite the difficulty, despite seeing me struggle and being helpless, you’ve stood by my side and never shown me any sign of doubt …

India – OCD & Taboo thoughts

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Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD & Taboo thoughtsBy OCDUKYA India  “What if you did it? That’s something you’d like to do, isn’t it? You like hurting people, don’t you? Normal people wouldn’t think like this… you’re a bad person. Thoughts = …

Rachel – OCD & Taboo thoughts

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Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD & Taboo thoughtsBy OCDUKYA Rachel Never allow yourself to feel ashamed about the thoughts you are having. Your thoughts are involuntary and say nothing about you as a person. The fact that you experience unpleasant emotions by …

Charlotte – What I wished my loved ones knew

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Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactWhat I wished my loved ones knewA Poem by OCDUKYA CharlotteTo all my family and friends, I know it’s hard to comprehend, Why I wash my scalp until it’s dry, why I wash my hands ’til they …

Lucy-Rebekah – Things I would like my loved ones to know

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Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactThings I would like my loved ones to know By OCDUKYA LucyHi, Before we get into things, I need to tell you this – I have obsessive-compulsive disorder. No, that’s not where I’m terrified of germs. No, …

Alice – Things I would like my loved ones to know

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Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactWhat I would like my loved ones to knowBy OCDUKYA Alice Sometimes you may never understand why. But being there, expressing your love and talking through my worries can make a world of difference. Thank you for …