Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

I have suffered with OCD since I was eleven years old. It has taken many forms including checking things and handwashing. After my second child was born I had a particularly nasty spell of post natal depression, followed by a very severe period of OCD, this time obsessive thoughts. Unfortunatley I have had obsessive thoughts ever since. This does cause me a lot of problems but I do also feel that some very positive things have come out of having this disorder.

I now work with people with learning and other difficulties and I feel I can draw on my own experiences with OCD to help me in my work. For example, I am more patient and understanding with people as a result of having OCD. I also try to work hard because I never know when I am going to be unwell again so I try and get as much done as I can when I am feeling OK.

If I can help anyone on this site please just let me know and I will try to help. With love and very best wishes to you all. Julia xx

My husband David. My children, Kate and Jim. My dog Monty, a beautiful schnauzer and my cat Dennis. Cat is a bit thick but lovely. I like lots of types of music. I love my job working with people with learning disabilities. I love the sound of the wind and the rain falling on the windows.

Obsessive compulsive disorder.
Autism spectrum disorders, my daughter and nephew are both affected by this.
Rice pudding.
Very large hairy spiders.
Diabetes.

All of the Harry Potter movies.
A Beautiful Mind - with Russell Crowe.
All of the Father Ted series.
Fawlty Towers.
Anything educational.

Going 'girl' shopping with my daughter.
Going to the cinema.
Going out with my husband when we get the chance.

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