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    makarim
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      Hi everyone, I have dealt with my dad’s OCD for years, a lot of times surrounding intrusive thoughts. They make him feel terrible and he has suffered for years due to it. Even in moments when his OCD is quiet, he feels guilt for ever having the thoughts to begin with. Some days I hate him for his thoughts and feelings from those thoughts. The guilt is often bad. Does anyone feel guilt from their thoughts about a family member’s OCD? How do you deal with this extreme guilt? How do you move on and forgive yourself?

       

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        Hi

        We want you to know that you can also contact the OCD Action Helpline and Email Service to talk to or email someone who understands OCD.

        Our Helpline volunteers provide confidential and unbiased help, information and support for people with OCD (and their family members too). Most volunteers have personal experience of OCD; all understand OCD and how it can impact a family’s life.

        Contact our Helpline by:

        • phone: 0300 636 5478 (this is a UK number).
        • email: support@ocdaction.org.uk

        You can also find out about support groups on our website – these are open to people with OCD and some involve family members too. They offer a safe place where you can talk openly about OCD and support and encourage other people too. Our information about UK-based groups can be found here:

        If you don’t live in the UK, you can look for groups near you on the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) website. Look in the section “Find Help” and then under “Listing Types”, choose “Support Groups”: https://iocdf.org/

        And please remember that you’re never alone – OCD Action is always here to help and support you.

        Regards,

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