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
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
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 …
Amrita – What I wished my loved ones knew
Young Ambassadors HomeAboutOur PostsContactWhat I wished my loved ones knewA poem by Amrita I want you to know, I am trying my best, to fight the things, that OCD tests. I want you to know, I do not mean to, …
Ekram – What I wished my loved ones knew
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 …
Helena – What I would like my loved ones to know
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, …
India – What I wished my loved ones knew
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, …
Abby – For my loved ones to keep in mind
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 …
Lena – Dear Parents
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 …
Rachel – What I would like my loved ones to know
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 …
Anna – What I would like my loved ones to know
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 …
Lucy – What I would like my loved ones to know
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 …
