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Personal Stories
Posted on: 18th January 2018 by: Madeline Lynde
Imagine being trapped. Not a lot of air. Your palms are sweaty. Your heart is racing. Maybe a movie is playing, or a song. One you don’t particularly like. Over and over and over again. Imagine being stuck on the Disneyland ride “It’s a Small World” for days and weeks on end. Or... Read more
Posted on: 21st December 2017 by: efatharly
Sometimes I liken my OCD to being locked in a cinema for a personal horror film. I have to watch images of me doing horrible things or see my worst fears come to life on repeat. Imagine having to watch yourself push someone in front of a bus, or having to constantly see yourself hurt... Read more
Posted on: 8th December 2017 by: Olivia
Last week, BBC Stories published a fantastic video online in which people with anxiety disorders were interviewed about their conditions and how they affect their relationships with others. Two of the people interviewed for the video were couple India and Teo, who spoke about India's OCD... Read more
Posted on: 2nd December 2017 by: JAYNE ALDERMAN
I have been able to eat chips, burgers and other greasy products with my fingers for many years, but at my worst I could not go near cooking oil at all and the worst scenario regarding my OCD now is if someone were to come into my home and cook a meal using cooking oil and then wash up... Read more
Posted on: 29th November 2017 by: Olivia
At OCD Action, we love discovering new blogs which raise awareness of mental health conditions as they can help to reduce stigma, encourage others who are struggling to feel less alone and inform those who may not understand. We were recently approached by blogger Riley Turner, who has... Read more