Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD & RelationshipsBy 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 rebellious …
Overview of NICE recommended treatment for OCDOne 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 the …
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.
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD & Taboo thoughtsAn 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
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContact”I’ve messed everything up”An Illustration by OCDUKYA Erin Please complete our short, anonymous feedback form about Erin’s post
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactTaboo ThoughtsBy OCDUKYA Sam Intrusive thoughts, so much taboo surrounds them. In some ways I can understand why, OCD can give you all sorts of nasty thoughts that are completely against your morals as a person. You may …
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactTaboo ThoughtsBy OCDUKYA Leo LeoIt’s something that doesn’t get talked about much because, well, it’s taboo. But the issue with that is many young people with OCD worry about these taboo thoughts in their brain, and fear talking …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
