Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Parenthood

[A_Peaceful_Mind]

Hi all. I’m A_Peaceful_Mind, although my mind is very unpeaceful, I thought I would stick with a positive Username!😄. Also wishful thinking did play a part in my Username choosing! 😄. I’ve just been diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder after dealing with it for 9 years. I went so long undiagnosed as I was too scared to open up about my intrusive thoughts due to being petrified of my Children being taken away from me. I’m all new to this and just thought I would say Hello and any advice or story shared would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to read my post and I look forward to your replies.

[MAS_Nurse]

Hi A_Peaceful_Mind,

Welcome to our supportive community. Well done for taking a brave step out of your comfort zone to reach out for help. Hopefully, you will find folks here are only too willing to come alongside you and share from their personal journeys and experiences. You are definitely not alone is dealing with OCD and intrusive thoughts! I'm sure that you already may have checked out these charity websites, but here's a couple with more information about coping with OCD:

Mind UK - OCD: mind.org.uk/information-sup...

OCD-UK: ocduk.org/ocd/obsessions/

Do check out our Pinned Post section for our free mental health guides and other useful information.

As you live in the UK keep these crisis support helplines handy:

The Samaritans Tel: 116 123 [24 hours line]

NHS: 999 [Emergencies]

NHS 111 [Non-Emergencies]

MIND UK charity: Helpline Tel: [phone] Text: 86463

SANEline Tel: [phone] [4.30pm – 10.30pm daily] sane.org.uk/

Keep in touch! Ok folks please pop by and welcome this new member onboard.

Best wishes,

MAS Nurse