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Hey. Im 16 my parents dont really notice my OCD so I cant go to the doctors and its getting worse. My rituals are now taking over an hour a day. they interfer with everything I do but i cant stop. The intrusive thoughts are horrendous too. I dont know how to handle any of this or help myself. The only person i can turn to is my girlfriend. Can someone please give me advice?? thank you.

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Hi, sorry to hear you are struggling. Perhaps you could write your parents a letter or sit down and talk to them about how you are feeling and how much your ocd is affecting you. Remember your ocd thoughts are not a reflection of you as a person. For the rituals, if you can, try to resit doing them for as long a possible and sit tight with the anxiety (I know it is hard to do so)- this is called exposure and response. Keep going, you can get through this!

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