I just wanted to come on here and write a few things for OCD Awareness Week. I often look at the traits of OCD and can relate to them as a child. Although I think since graduating, and going through life, I have learnt to control it to a degree.

Growing up I could recall having to do certain tasks ‘compulsions’ and if I did not do them then my day would not go well or something would go wrong ‘obsession.’ Thinking about it I did not really share this with my parents but my mom must have noticed it- maybe she just thought it was odd things I did as a child. I know my sister definitely noticed it.

I have included some resources for those who may need it. Mind (the mental health charity) has a lot of good resources and explanations and it is worth taking a look at the link below. There are still a lot of misconceptions and stigma around OCD and even if you cannot relate to it personally, it may just help you relate to someone you know in your life.

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/about-ocd/

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/self-care-for-ocd/

https://www.ocduk.org/tag/ocd-awareness-week/

Please be kind to yourselves today.

With love,

Amina 🙂