Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactWhat I would like my loved ones to knowBy OCDUKYA Ekram‘Why don’t you just ignore the thoughts and stop doing the compulsions?’ Imagine you have a toxic friend who is with you 24/7 and is constantly telling …
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactWhat I would like my loved ones to knowBy OCDUKYA Helena’I just want you to know, that I’m okay. Through the tears, panic attacks, days off school, I’m okay. There’s more to life than worrying about me, …
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactWhat I wished my loved ones knewBy OCDUKYA IndiaDedicated to my amazing friends, my ever-supportive family, and the teachers who keep me going. OCD is always hard, that’s what makes it a disorder. If I’m being honest, …
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactFor my loved ones to keep in mind By OCDUKYA Abby One day you go on a gentle walk in the park and spot a swan. The swan seems happy, happy and relaxed. Imagine for a minute that the …
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactA letter to Parents By OCDUKYA Lena Dear Parents, I know it is tough seeing your child suffer the way that OCD makes them do. I know it is hard when you feel powerless to help them. I …
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactWhat I would like my loved ones to knowA Poem by OCDUKYA Rachel There’s a lot of things about OCD that people don’t know, so, here’s what I would like my loved ones to know When my OCD …
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactWhat I would like my loved ones to knowBy OCDUKYA AnnaDear Parents, It is not your fault. I understand many parents believe they are to blame when their child develops OCD, when that is simply not the …
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactWhat I would like my loved ones to knowBy OCDUKYA LucyIt started with red hands. Tapping on a door frame three times before I walked out of a room. Flinching at a hug. Memories of my grandfather …
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactRecoveryBy OCDUKYA Helena”Recovery to me is finally accepting that it is okay to reach out and accept help. It’s me being fully open and honest with my therapist about my harm obsessions without being ashamed. It’s me …
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCDUKYA Pledge Wall 2021Throughout January, our young ambassadors have been busy making pledges for 2021. The pledge wall is made up of different pledges that our young ambassadors have created to support their OCD recovery journeys. The …
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD & ChristmasBy OCDUKYA CerysThis month’s theme for the young ambassador’s project is called ‘OCD at Christmas’. Christmas can be a difficult time for those suffering from OCD, for many reasons. It might be difficult because it …
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactOCD & ChristmasBy OCDUKYA India This month’s theme for the young ambassador’s project is called ‘OCD at Christmas’. Christmas can be a difficult time for those suffering from OCD, for many reasons. It might be difficult because …
