A number of adults who suffer with OCD have approached Cornwall Rural Community Council's (CRCC) Mental Health Project staff for support in setting up a self help, peer support group for fellow sufferers. It is hoped that the group would offer people an opportunity to come together to share their experiences with others who also have OCD for mutual support in a safe and supportive space. It is not intended as a therapy group but just a non-judgemental place for discussion and information sharing.

One sufferer commented, "It’s so important that people like me have a chance to talk to other people with OCD about how it feels, what helps and what doesn't and to know that there are other people out there who have the same problems. You can feel so isolated living with OCD. My worse experiences were when I was pregnant because I just felt so vulnerable. Talking to other people who know what it's like to live with OCD has been a huge help and I want others to have the same support. "

An initial gathering for anyone who has OCD and might be interested in attending an OCD self help group is being held at CRCC's offices at 2 Princes Street, Truro on Thursday 18 June from 10.30 – 12.30.

For more information, please contact Nicki on 01872 243542.

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