'OCD made me think I was a monster'
Summary
Sarah, a mother of three from the UK, experiences severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that makes her have unwanted, scary thoughts about harm coming to her children. OCD is a serious mental illness that is more than just needing cleanliness—it causes upsetting thoughts and repetitive behaviors that sufferers cannot control. Sarah sought medical help to cope and improve her life and her family's well-being.Key Facts
- OCD affects around 750,000 people in the UK.
- The World Health Organization ranks OCD as one of the top 10 most disabling illnesses.
- Many people believe OCD is only about cleanliness, but it also involves intrusive and disturbing thoughts.
- Sarah's OCD causes her to imagine terrible harm to her children daily.
- To manage her fears, Sarah decided to homeschool her children for a time.
- Her OCD began after her second son was born and worsened after her third son.
- She takes antidepressant and antipsychotic medication to help manage her condition.
- Sarah says raising awareness about OCD is important so people can recognize symptoms and seek help.
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