If you think you might be suffering from OCD, don’t waste time, don’t be ashamed, don’t be foolish: talk to your doctor as soon as possible.
The longer you wait to seek professional help, the longer the recovery process will be. Be smart: learn from my mistakes!
CALL YOUR DOCTOR!!! NOW.
For URGENT medical help in the UK:
- Police, Ambulance, Fire, or Coastguard (life risk): 999
- NHS: 111
- Go straight to A&E
If you need to TALK to someone in the UK:
- Samaritans: 116 123 (Available 24/7)
- Samaritans – Welsh language: 0808 164 0123 (Available 7pm-11pm)
- Mind: 0300 102 123 (Available 9am-6pm Mon-Fri)
Helpful resources:
- Mind – about OCD
- NHS – about OCD
- OCD Action – Info, forum, help
- OCD UK – Self-Help
- Mind – Mental Health
You are not alone in this, but go and ask for help.
The more you wait the more it sucks!