OCD can be a huge hurdle to overcome. I know this from my experience of enduring OCD for over 3 decades and from going through 4 years of therapy for OCD. I found it interesting to read previously that OCD is now regarded as one of the worst 30 diseases in the world. I would believe this and those who are true sufferers of severe to extreme OCD may also agree. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder IS horrendous, to say the very least. Yes, there are plenty of awful mental health problems and indeed other general problems that people face, but an extreme dose of OCD is right up there. From my experience, my OCD was far more difficult to live with and to manage than when I had a major depressive disorder. So, in saying this, what CAN be done to manage OCD? OCD is like a school bully. Well then, what can we do and how can we 'train' our brain to stand up to OCD the bully?

There are no easy answers and it can not be properly explained or elaborated upon in a short article. Therefore, you are welcome to have a look at my site ( at [http://www.soundmindaus.com] )and there you can read much more about this topic plus many more topics about OCD, Depression and other general mental health issues.

So, if you wish, click on the link for my site and find the page called 'OCD' on my home page. You will see a drop-down chart with 'What Can YOU Do?' Click on that page and you will find an article/link named 'Stand up to the school bully'.

I hope that you find something useful from this article and from my site in general. OCD really CAN be managed, believe it or not! I never believed it years ago, but I was wrong. If you are in the midst of suffering this dreaded disorder, please don't give up hope. Please take a look at my site. There are also many very good doctors and therapists to help you or someone you love or care about who may have OCD.

Best regards,
Paul Inglis.