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In my case, something similar happened, where something happened which brought my anxiety levels really high, but this made some of my other fears and triggers less significant.

Thank you very much

Apart from the depression, I guess part of it is just me wanting to be away from all of the added stress of school, or safe from the possible "hazards" I may come across on the way or at school and

For people who are young, or had OCD while they were young, did you take days off of school? I sometimes do when my anxiety or depression is too high, but I feel kind of guilty as if I might be overreacting about it as I'm not the only one with problems.

Thank you for all the replies. I never thought I would get all of his help and support. I'm very grateful

Thank you for the kind words. I do have a laptop but I've never thought about Skype honestly. I've applied for online GP, but I will definitely look into the Skype therapist thing aswell. I hope you will one day be able to overcome all your compulsions aswell. And thank you for the hug ?

I had no idea that was the case. Thank you very much for taking the time to write this and for the information and guidance

Thank you so much for the assuring words. Anything to help me defeat this

Thank you so much for taking the time to write all of this. Honestly I've never really thought about talking over the phone. I've applied for the video call service NhS has recently introduced and just waiting for my records to transfer. Just taking it one day at a time now, using music as my escape.

Finally have in and I've just applied for the online GP thing NhS has recently introduced. Just waiting for all my health records to be transferred now.

Thank you so much. Where could I find a support group?

Thanks. I know what I do is stupid and it makes no sense. Everyone else shakes hands, or has a shower in 15 mins. Why do I have to have one for 3 hours. But I still have to give in. I've tried to expose myself many times. For example, I always have a shower after going to the toilet, but last year I tried not to for two months, but I still reverted back to my old ways. I just sometimes wish I had someone to talk to about my feelings and to get it all out instead of having it all buried deep inside me for all these years. I don't care if they give tips. I just want someone to hug and tell me they care. I hope you can get through this mess aswell. It's tough.

I've never been under any circumstances. I can't go to my local doctor as the I can't bear the idea of the amount of germs there. I have only recently admitted to my teacher about this after he asked why I was repeatedly taking days off sixth form

I have contamination OCD and it's incredibly restrictive. I have had it since I was 11 and am now 18. I have periods of depression and anxiety because of it. But I can't talk to anyone. I have no friends. No teachers. My family are aware but don't care. Instead they seem to tease me and annoy me etc. Every night I cry myself to sleep. I don't know what to do

Thank you for the tips and advice. So far it's gone pretty well and I haven't reverted back to my old ways. I'm happy, but I'm no where near where i want to be so I've still gotta work harder.