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  1. The above quote is from Robyn who is one of our OCD-UK Young Ambassadors. She is 14 years old and has written a brave, honest and inspirational blog post for the Young Ambassador page on our website. Please read Robyn's story - it would be great if you could leave some feedback to support her. https://www.ocduk.org/robyn-climbing-the-mountain/ Sue Children and Young People's Lead OCD-UK
  2. Hi Ellie, thanks for sharing your concerns on the forum. It's great that you're seeking support and advice on your dilemma. I agree with Ashley that you should go for it and I think his story above is really inspirational! I also understand that it's sometimes easier said than done to just do it. However, I have a few ideas that might help you to feel more comfortable about your decision - feel free to disregard them if they aren't going to work for you but maybe challenge yourself to give them a go... Maybe try the FUD again. Did you try it first at home or outside? If you haven't already, try using it in an outdoor location as a practise for the real thing. Is there somewhere safe you could try it out? Have you got a trusted friend or family member to support you with it? Can you pack tissues and baby wipes in your DofE rucksack? When I've been anxious about staying at a friend's house I've taken my own tissues, baby wipes and nappy bags so I don't have to use their bin. It helped me feel in control and I could make sure I felt clean. You could also take hand gel and water for washing your hands if needed. You mentioned that no-one in your group knows about your OCD - do you mean just the other young people or the leaders/staff as well? I have taken numerous groups of young people on trips outdoors and when I knew about specific requirements or concerns that someone had, I could help them by giving them practical or mental strategies. I could support them better. Also, think to yourself that if you're keeping something like this quiet - who else might be? The person you confide in may be struggling too! They may be relieved that you raised the issue as they were scared to. It's a bit like putting your hand up in class - if you're brave enough to do it there's usually a few other people who are glad you did because they were thinking the same thing! I saw your post earlier then when I returned to comment I couldn't find it so I put DofE in the search box at the top right hand side of the forum page. Another thread from a few years ago came up where someone wrote the following after she went for it even though she had concerns... "The second day went great....we got really badly lost on the first day and ended up in a barbed wire enclosure at 10pm, so naturally my head went into overdrive and I full on panicked. On the plus side: I had to tell my friends why, and that made the second day so much easier!" She describes telling her friends as making it all easier. I've had that experience too with my friends and teachers/leaders. People can be kinder and more understanding than you think. You can do this! Think about how good you'll feel and how much of an achievement it will be when you've done it!
  3. Hi Everyone! Thanks so much for your kind words of encouragement. I agree with your comments that this work is really important, helpful and necessary. My OCD began in childhood and I thought I was the only person in the world who felt the need to do the things I did and think the things I thought. I hope that the projects we at OCD-UK are about to undertake will help children and young people to feel supported and empowered.
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