I need a support network!

[crystalschreinerParticipant]

Hello: I don’t have even one friend who understands OCD! I need peer support and feel isolated, and all on my own, and doubt the future will be any better. Does anyone know if there are books to read to help me from  Amazon? I have downloaded some to Kindle but actually what I really want is CBT techniques to help me with daily life. I just don’t know if I have the strength, and have no people around me need to help me. I can’t, relax, or accept that I have OCD and reassurance does nothing for me. Sure its easy to say be positive and make the best with what you have to work with, try meditation, listen to recordings on youtube, cut yourself off from the world, but I can’t, and to be honest, I’m struggling to remember what I’m reading. I really don’t know what to do, maybe I’ll give it another month. I try to commit it to memory but my memory is like a sieve. I’m just constantly worrying and I feel really tired. How can I possibly be positive?

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Forum Moderators here:

Thanks for posting on the forums – we just like you to know that 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.

Best wishes,

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