My ocd drives me mad and makes me SO angry. Is there a cure?
Hey there, when OCD is leaving you this angry, knowing what can actually help matters 💛
There isn’t a cure for OCD, but treatments can help you feel better and manage it.
One common treatment is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), where a therapist helps you challenge and change difficult thoughts and behaviours 🫶
If you’ve been diagnosed with OCD, you could speak to your specialist about how you’re feeling and ask to review your treatment plan.
You could take a parent or trusted adult with you if that feels easier.
If you haven’t had professional support yet, talking to a parent or trusted adult can help you find a mental health professional who specialises in OCD.
When the anger hits, you could try taking deep breaths and counting to 10, doing some physical activity, or writing your thoughts and feelings down.
If you’re angry most of the time or it’s really affecting your life, speak to a doctor or mental health professional.
You can also text “SHOUT” to 85258 for the Shout Crisis Text Line, or call Mind for free on 0300 123 3393.
You’re not alone, and help is available 🌟
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Sources:
NHS "Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)"
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/
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