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5 December 2021 at 19:16 #3648jenscastello13Participant
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
16 February 2022 at 04:42 #15005Forum ModeratorsHi
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:
- Local independent support groups: https://ocdaction.org.uk/i-need-support/local-support/
- OCD Action Skype/Phone/Zoom support groups: https://ocdaction.org.uk/i-need-support/ocd-action-skype-phone-zoom-support-groups/
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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25 October 2024 at 06:22 #32774Forum ModeratorsHi:
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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