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[AnonymousParticipant]

Sometimes I don’t even feel alive I just hate my son’s ocd so much. My thoughts are full of uncomfortable feelings but my mind keeps telling me it’s ocd snd I hate it so much. I feel this overwhelming doubt snd I just want to cry. I know this cannot be me so why does it feel like I like these things. God I hate it

[wannabefreeParticipant]

Hiya… When we support a relative, it is very important that we look after ourselves first. It seems selfish, but without our own resources being strong, we cannot hope to be able to support another.

I think there is a new website called ‘I cannot cope.org’ that may help. also Samaritans if you are in UK.

Wannabe

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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:

• 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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