Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
OCD is a clinically recognised anxiety disorder which affects around 1-2% of the population.
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a clinically recognised anxiety disorder which affects around 1-2% of the population. It is debilitating and paralysing. People with OCD experience intensely negative, repetitive and intrusive thoughts, images or urges, combined with a chronic feeling of doubt or danger (obsessions). In order to quell the thought or quieten the anxiety, they will often repeat an action, again and again (compulsions).
Useful organisations
OCD Action works for a society where OCD is better understood and diagnosed quickly, where appropriate treatment options are open and accessible, where support and information are readily available and where nobody feels ashamed to ask for help.
They have a resource specifically about OCD at University, available from the website. It includes topics such as reasonable adjustments and support, disclosure and treatment.
OCD Action Support at University
No Panic offers advice, support, recovery programs and help for people living with phobias, OCD and any other anxiety-based disorders. Note: although there is a paid membership option, there are many resources available free of charge.
