Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactLucy – The monster in my mindThis poem was written by OCD-UK Young Ambassador Lucy who is 18 years old. The monster in my mindby LucyThe monster in my mind Moved in when I was sixteen, Unloading his …
Amy – My OCD
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactAmy – My OCDHey, I’m Amy, I’m 21 now but OCD has felt like it has been controlling me since I was 11. When I lived at home with my parents I used to pretend that I …
Izzy – How OCD Changed
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactIzzy – How OCD changedMy OCD has changed immensely throughout my life. It’s gone from something in the background that doesn’t bother me to completely encompassing my life to the point where every other thought was OCD related. …
One of us has to go – by Katja Schulz
One of us has to goby Katja SchulzBook review by: Claire Goldenberg SussexThey say you should never judge a book by its cover. What do they know? This is a fabulous debut novel by Katja Schulz, a German born UK …
Tanith – Disabled I Feel
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactTanith – Disabled I FeelThis poem was written by OCD-UK Young Ambassador Tanith. Disabled I Feelby TanithWhat if this were to be? I’ll do it again just to see. I must make sure I am safe, I …
Nikita – The Pit
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactNikita – The PitMy name is Nikita and I live in a small seaside town with my incredible mum and two doggies. It seems quite sad to say, but I cannot remember a time in my life …
Zoe – Going To University
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactZoe – Going to University Going to university. A big change. Lots of excitement, lots to look forward to, the start of a new adventure. For everyone however, there are lots of questions and worries. Will I …
Natasha – Breaking Free
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactNatasha – Breaking FreeYoung Ambassador Natasha Hi my name is Natasha and I’m 18 years old. I have had OCD all my life but my OCD became severe a few years ago when I was 15. My …
Niamh – Little Hands
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactNiamh – Little HandsHi, my name is Niamh and I’m 16 years old and I’ve been suffering with OCD since I was 12. I’ve always been overly anxious and expected the worse to happen. Even as a …
Marika – What if
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactMarika – What IfThis poem was written by OCD-UK Young Ambassador Marika who is 18 years old. It is inspired by the doubt that accompanies intrusive thoughts, and the rumination that follows. What Ifby Marikawhat if I’m …
Hannah – Making A Difference
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactHannah – Making a DifferenceI remember this being a very frightening and lonely time as I didn’t know what was ‘wrong’ with me.Hannah Hi, my name is Hannah, I’m currently 19 and have suffered with OCD since …
Robyn – Climbing the Mountain
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactRobyn – Climbing the Mountain Hey, my name is Robyn, I am 14 years old and I was diagnosed with intrusive thoughts OCD in May 2017. Here is my story… People started to notice, laugh and question …
