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A new article I featured in

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Hey everyone just wanted to share this, I just released this article with the BBC about OCD and I hope it helps some people out there

bbc.com/news/science-enviro...

alongside the podcast, i also did as well

bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001gc7b

let me know what you think please

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alexandraisobsessed profile image
alexandraisobsessedIOCDF Advocate

Shaun!

Look at you rocking it!

MothFir profile image
MothFir

Very nice! This is so true:

"Mental health is not a constant. Mental health is almost like the gym, you have to work on it."

Something I am reminded of every time I think I've recovered to the point that I can just cruise on autopilot. It never lasts on its own; I have to stay vigilant.

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alexandraisobsessedIOCDF Advocate in reply to MothFir

Same same same! I always say if I go too long between therapy appointments I can tell. It's a long-term journey for sure.

in reply to MothFir

its true i learnt sooo much about it! having to go through it

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TrueBlue23

Thanks for sharing this Shaun. It's a very brave thing to do, to go public about such a personal experience. Well done and thank you on behalf of all the people who will read that and recognise that they are not alone and are normal human beings who just suffer with a mental health issue. I used to think that there was something wrong or not right about me when I started having intrusive thoughts, but it was a revelation to find out there was a name for this, and that other people suffered with the same kind of thoughts too.

Thank you for sharing your experience with the BBC and with us in this community, as it will hopefully help a lot of people feel less alone! 👍

in reply to TrueBlue23

honestly i want to help people. share as much as you can!

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aparente001

I read the article. Especially good: awareness about OCD being an equal-opportunity condition. My son is African-American, and his race actually made it more challenging to get permission for an awareness presentation at his school. Thanks for bringing up that topic.

I hope next time you'll try to slip in something about the IOCD foundation and ERP.

Thanks so much for sharing.

in reply to aparente001

i do try to! i have written so much i will share with you all here!

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