It’s OCD Awareness Week!
Misunderstandings and assumptions about OCD can result in the condition being overlooked or dismissed.
How we speak about OCD matters. Learn more this
#OCDAwarenessWeek and help challenge assumptions and stigma:
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OCD Awareness Week
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What are obsessions?
Unwanted and unpleasant thoughts that come to mind repeatedly and cannot be easily put aside. They can be extremely upsetting.
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What are compulsions
Repetitive actions that you do to relieve the anxiety and distress caused by obsessive thoughts. They can be time-consuming, or even debilitating.
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Get support
If your thoughts or compulsions seem excessive, cause distress, or affect your ability to carry out your daily life, it’s important to ask for help.