Dreams anyone?

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Hi: I hope and dream about one day none of us will havr OCD! Do you have similar thoughts about OCD in your life and dreams? My  OCD appears in my life but it is not me! I hope everyone else can experience this!

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Forum Moderators here:

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Thanks again!

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Hi:

Forum Moderators here – just checking in, as it’s been a while since we replied to your topic.

We want to be sure you know that, in addition to contacting the OCD Action Helpline and Email Service, you can visit our website’s Resources page: https://ocdaction.org.uk/resources/

 

You’ll find lots of helpful web-based resources on topics such as:

 

An introduction to OCD

Assessment and Diagnosis

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Exposure and Response Prevention

Funding specialist treatment

Getting a Yes from the NHS

Good Quality CBT with ERP

I am a parent of a young child

Making the Most of Therapy

Medication for OCD

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Preparing for a GP Appointment

Primary Care for Adults

Reassurance seeking

Secondary Care for Adult

Student Space: Management and Keeping Well

Support at University

Support for Families and Carers

Treatment Options

Treatments Not Recommended for OCD

What to Look for in a Therapist

Your Journey through the NHS

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Hello:

We’d also like you to know about this additional support OCD Action offers for you.

OCD Action Support Groups

Online Support Groups:

• Provide a safe and welcoming environment
• Allow you to connect with others and offer mutual support without judgement
• Are all peer led, assisted by a team of trained volunteers.

Who can join?

Anyone based in the UK and living with and/or affected by OCD or a related condition including:

• People who have these conditions, whether diagnosed or not
• Their parents, caregivers, partners and loved ones
• Students aged up to 25 in college / university/ other educational institutions
• Young people aged 16 – 17
• Young people aged 18 – 25

Types of groups

OCD Action offers specialised groups including:

• Pure O – General\Pure O – Intrusive Harm Thoughts
• Pure O – Scrupulosity & Morality
• Checking OCD
• Contamination OCD
• Perinatal OCD
• LGBTQ+ OCD
• Men’s OCD
• OCD for People of Colour
• BDD
• OCD & Autism
• OCD & Hoarding

What important details do I need to know?

• You can sign-up to a maximum of two groups initially. After attending at least once, you’re welcome to sign-up to another group
• Participation is easily accessible via Zoom, or
• If you don’t have internet access, we have a few phone support group places
• There is no charge to join
• Because of the high demand, please only sign up if you intend to use your place(s)
• To retain membership, you must attend a session at least once every three months

What are Navigating Services sessions?

As a Support Group member, you’ll be automatically be invited to monthly Navigating Services Sessions. Attendance is optional, and you’re free to opt out of the session mailing list at any time.

Led by our Helpline team, these sessions include:

• Information and support on accessing recommended treatments through the NHS and/or privately
• Opportunities to share lived experience of accessing support (for attendees or others)
• Answers to questions/concerns regarding recommended treatments and/or service provision

Want to know more about Support Groups?

For more information before you sign up:

• Email sign-up@ebtsupportgroups.co.uk
• Call 020 7253 5272
• See our website: https://ocdacti

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