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    jenscastello13
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      I am 21 years old that is born and raised in London. I need to be reassured that I may not contribute to someone in my family getting sick, no matter how much I think this way and know its wrong.

      I get told I am too young to be diagnosed with ocd (I got assessed for ocd 2 years ago. the Dr said I have ocd but refused to diagnose me because I am young. It makes me feel like my problems have been undermined. It makes no sense; struggles should not be dependent on age, but experiences, however, many professionals don’t see that and that confuses me and pushed me from seeking help for a while. I admire my family’s strength for helping me to overcome these hurdles but I feel so guilty and want to help them

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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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