First thing to explain – I have a BFRB

[michaelat11Participant]

Whenever I meet anyone new I always feel that right away I got to tell them I have an body-focused repetitive behaviour. I don’t want them to think I’m a creep. I tell them I have a bunch of repetitive habits I don’t want and its part of a vicious cycle I’m stuck in. It’s like I have this compulsive thing I have to do because of anxiety. I tried to hide my bfrd for years cause I was so embarrassed. Even my GP doesn’t know much at all about my condition. Does anyone know if there is treatments and thing like support groups for people like me?t.

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Thanks for posting on the forums and we’re sorry you haven’t had many replies yet, but please don’t think you’re ever alone.

If you want to talk to someone who understands, you can also contact the OCD Action Helpline – our Helpline volunteers provide confidential information and support for people with OCD (and anyone who thinks they may have OCD). Most volunteers have personal experience of OCD; all understand how it can impact your entire life.

Contact our Helpline by:

• phone: 0300 636 5478
• email: support@ocdaction.org.uk

You can also find out about support groups on our website. These offer a safe place where you can talk openly about OCD and support other people too. Our information about UK-based groups can be found here:

• Local independent support groups: https://ocdaction.org.uk/i-need-support/local-support/
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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 here to help and support you.

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