My dad and recovery

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When my dad’s OCD started and then he started to recover from it I tried to tell my friend, but I panicked and tried to convince him my dad didn’t have OCD. I actually thought that worked but it didn’t. This friend is very close, I thought he wouldn’t tell anyone about what I said and I thought he forgot about. Then yesterday he still remembered and joked about my dad recovering. My dad’s OCD wasn’t something secret anymore and I was so scared. I feel like I might have to cut him off but he’s not bad, he doesn’t know much about my dad’s OCD and recovery. He probably thinks it’s a joke but I feel like trying to tell him more about it will just make it worse. There’s nothing wrong with my Dad having OCD and wanting to recover from it right? Right now, my friend is making my life miserable.

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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.

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