Please assist me I need advice

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Greetings everyone so I’m a 23 year old female I’ve got a job working at an elementary school. I love it a lot really enjoy my job it’s only temporary as I’m still in college. I’m pretty sure I have undiagnosed OCD I haven’t went to get an accurate diagnosis with the whole health care situation I have. But I just question myself and wonder should i really be working here?? I find myself checking a lot of the time. I also have a lot of thoughts in my mind while working and BTW THESE THOUGHTS ARE NOT ABOUT THEM! I do know about intrusive thoughts and while I do struggle with those sometimes it’s not this case.There is this guy I work with who’s somewhat attractive I find myself fantasizing a lot about him. But I think to myself if people knew what was going on on my head i could be  fired or worse thrown in prison. Working here though about the intrusive thoughts regarding what I hope is OCD (I can’t live with myself if I’m actually one) is tough sometimes but I try and power through it and discard the nasty thoughts (I even hate to type that out as it truly sounds creepy and disgusting).

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Hi:

We’re sorry you’re going through a difficult time with OCD and we want you to know that OCD Action offers several types of support for you.

You can contact the OCD Action Helpline and Email Service to talk to or email someone who understands OCD.

Our Helpline volunteers provide confidential information and support for people with OCD. Most volunteers have personal experience of OCD; all understand how it can impact your life. Contact our Helpline by:

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Support groups for people with OCD offer a safe place where you can talk openly about OCD and support other people. Read information about UK-based groups here:

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If you don’t live in the UK, look for groups near you on the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) website. Under “Find Help”, choose “Listing Types”, then “Support Groups”: https://iocdf.org/

And please remember that you’re never alone – OCD Action is here to support you.

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Hi:

Forum Moderators here – just checking in, as it’s been a while since you posted 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
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• 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
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• Student Space: Management and Keeping Well
• Support at University
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