Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCDUKYA MarikaHEADS UP OCD is not necessarily what you might think society’s idea is washing your hands far more often than needed and keeping strict routines with which we ease our anxious feelings It can be that …
Rachel – Recently Diagnosed
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactDear recently diagnosed,Be proud that you asked for help, you are one step closer to recovering, you are stronger than you know. Get all the help and support available to you. It is scary living with OCD but …
Conference Invitation – Hotel OCD-UK Now Open!
Hotel OCD-UK is now open for conference registrations!Hotel OCD-UK, flying the flag for recovery!Join our virtual conference on the weekend of Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th October.Visit our conference page for more information about our plans for our FREE virtual …
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs)
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 …