I don’t know what OCD is

[wallymclaneParticipant]

I think I might have OCD, because I’m very self conscious and think I don’t know how to clean myself, plus some other problems too, like evil bad thoughts I don’t want to have. Like when I go to the leisure centre, I notice the shapes of people and have bad thoughts. Luckily, I don’t get much attention at all, but I’m afraid my appearance might have a bad effects others, so like my heart is pumping. But I only feel good when I look at everyone and have bad fantasies. I wonder if this is OCD? Does anyone know?

 

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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/
• 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 here to help and support you.

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