OCD Obsessive. Compulsive. Disorder Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common, chronic, and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts ("obsessions") and/or behaviours ("compulsions") that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and over. People with OCD may have symptoms of obsessions, compulsions, or both. These symptoms can interfere with all aspects of life, such as work, school, and personal relationships. Obsessions are repeated thoughts, urges, or mental images that cause anxiety. Common symptoms include: Fear of germs or contamination Unwanted forbidden or taboo thoughts involving sex, religion, or harm Aggressive thoughts towards others or self Having things symmetrical or in a perfect order Compulsions are repetitive behaviours that a person with OCD feels the urge to do in response to an obsessive thought. Common compulsions include: Excessive cleaning and/or handwashing Ordering and arranging things in a particular, precise way Repeatedly checking on things, such as repeatedly checking to see if the door is locked or that the oven is off Compulsive counting Not all rituals or habits are compulsions. Everyone double checks things sometimes. But a person with OCD generally: Can't control his or her thoughts or behaviours, even when those thoughts or behaviours are recognized as excessive Spends at least 1 hour a day on these thoughts or behaviours Doesn’t get pleasure when performing the behaviours or rituals, but may feel brief relief from the anxiety the thoughts cause Experiences significant problems in their daily life due to these thoughts or behaviours Some individuals with OCD also have a tic disorder. Motor tics are sudden, brief, repetitive movements, such as eye blinking and other eye movements, facial grimacing, shoulder shrugging, and head or shoulder jerking. Common vocal tics include repetitive throat-clearing, sniffing, or grunting sounds. Symptoms may come and go, ease over time, or worsen. People with OCD may try to help themselves by avoiding situations that trigger their obsessions, or they may use alcohol or drugs to calm themselves. Although most adults with OCD recognize that what they are doing doesn’t make sense, some adults and most children may not realize that their behaviour is out of the ordinary. Parents or teachers typically recognize OCD symptoms in children. If you think you have OCD, talk to your health care provider about your symptoms. If left untreated, OCD can interfere in all aspects of life. Some common obsessions include: intense worry about catching a disease or infection thinking about having to do things in a certain order or number of times to feel safe and reduce anxiety fear of acting inappropriately fear of harming others or yourself, even though you may have no intention to do so You may have unwanted sexual thoughts or images that you fear you may act on. While these thoughts can be distressing, it does not mean you will act on them. Getting help Get help if you think you have OCD and it's having a neg ative impact on your life. If you think a friend has OCD, find out if their thoughts or behaviours are causing problems for them. For example, in their daily routines and quality of life. OCD is unlikely to get better on its own. Treatment and support can help you manage your symptoms. To get help, talk to your GP. They can refer you to local psychological support services. Tips for dealing with OCD selfcare for OCD 7 strategies to deal with OCD OCD in Children Paediatric OCD Helping a child with OCD Information used on this page is gathered from. www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/obsessive-compulsive-disorder/ Support Ireland Resources and helplines

Hope Project News Here you can find all media Interviews, News and events regarding the hope project and so much more. 01/ 03/ 2023 TippFm " We are the forgotten generation when it comes to mental health" "Charlotte is 17 years old from Carrick on Suir. She set up the Hope Project two years ago when she was just 15. The ‘Hope’ part of the group is an abbreviation for ‘Hold on Pain Ends.’ The Project has a community of people from all around the globe. Charlotte was in studio with Fran. Press here to Listen. 14/ 02/ 2023 Irish Examiner "Case study: 'Under-18s are the forgotten generation' Charlotte McDonnell (17) was not surprised at the latest report criticising the Camhs, having faced obstacles during her time with the services in Tipperary." Press here to read full article Photo taken by John D Kelly 03/ 02/ 2023 Tipperary Live " Carrick-on-Suir teenager's HOPE Project campaigns for better mental health services for young people. A Carrick-on-Suir teenager is the founder of an online project promoting mental health awareness and advocating for better mental health services for young people. The Hope Project website was set up by Charlotte McDonnell two years ago when she was 15-years-old Press here to read full article 03/ 11/ 2022 WLRFM "Charlotte Mac is a 17 year-old living in Carrick who joined Damien in studio to discuss her website The Hope Project. She set it up two years ago when she was just 15. The 'Hope' part of the website is an abbreviation for 'Hold On Pain Ends.' The Project has a community of people from all around the globe, including in America and the UK." Press here to listen

You can post your story and something you have gone through and It will be uploaded onto the website so other people can read it and see they arent alone. It is anonymous. Your stories Welcome, this part of the hope project is called "your stories". Here you can submit your own story anonymously and if you choose it will be posted here. You can write about anything from your mental health struggles and feelings, bullying, school stress, something traumatic that happened to you etc. This is a way to talk about something that you are too scared to tell anyone. You can also read other peoples story's because maybe you will relate and wont feel so alone. Whatever your story is we are here to listen and it matters. Please press the link to be taken to where you can submit your story. Visualizza di più Soffro di problemi di salute mentale da circa 3 anni e ho lottato con autolesionismo e pensieri suicidi per la maggior parte del tempo. un giorno dell'anno scorso ne avevo appena avuto abbastanza e mi ero completamente arreso e avevo perso la speranza che qualcosa sarebbe andato meglio, quella notte ho fatto un attentato alla mia vita che poi mi ha portato in ospedale per essere curato. per chiunque stia pensando di togliersi la vita, per favore, dai alla vita un'altra possibilità, so che le cose sono inimmaginabilmente difficili per te in questo momento, ma le cose possono migliorare con il tempo e il giusto aiuto. sei importante, sei forte e il mondo è un posto migliore con te dentro. continua a combattere <3 Ho lottato con la salute mentale per anni, è stata la cosa più difficile che ho dovuto affrontare perché mi sentivo così solo anche quando le persone cercavano di aiutarmi. Mi sento come se mi fossi perso completamente nell'ultimo anno e fossi sempre depresso e ansioso o semplicemente mi sentissi insensibile e questo è anche peggio. Ho avuto molti tentativi di suicidio e sono stato anche ricoverato in ospedale. Ho il sostegno della mia famiglia e dei miei amici e per quanto ci provino non possono aiutare. I miei pensieri suicidi sono diventati molto più forti e andare avanti ogni giorno mi sembra di correre una maratona. Sta migliorando, è solo difficile. So che un giorno sarò felice, è così difficile aspettarlo. Se stai lottando, non sei solo, continua a volare xxx Anchor 1 Ciao, questa è la mia storia. Da bambino ho avuto difficoltà a crescere, mi è stato detto che non potevo fare molte cose e loro pensavano che non avrei mai potuto. Ho la spina bifida. La spina bifida è una diagnosi fatta dai medici mentre sei nel grembo materno o appena nati o così dicevano quando ero bambino, ma ora puoi essere diagnosticata più tardi nella vita. Mi è stata diagnosticata quando ho compiuto due anni, continuavano a dire a mia madre che non c'era niente di sbagliato in me, ma c'era. È stato difficile crescere, essere giudicati in pubblico, essere vittime di bullismo a scuola e essere trattati in modo completamente diverso e non è giusto. La gente mi considera fortunato perché ci sono altre persone che se la passano peggio di me e lo so. Sono considerato fortunato rispetto a loro perché sono in grado di camminare, sono in grado di vivere la mia vita e sono un grande pieno per questo. Non dovremmo essere trattati diversamente. Dato che sono ancora al liceo, la battaglia non è ancora finita ma devi andare avanti. Raggiungerò l'oro sotto l'arcobaleno 🌈 Questa è la mia storia Negli ultimi 3 o 4 anni ho avuto a che fare con una cattiva salute mentale, sono andato in diverse organizzazioni per la terapia. Ho lottato con pensieri suicidi e prenderei in considerazione l'idea di agire su base giornaliera. Mi facevo del male e c'erano giorni in cui non volevo fare altro che stare a letto lontano dal mondo. Ma dopo un po' di terapia, comprendendo come mi sentivo, sono migliorato. Le crepe non possono guarire completamente, ma so di essere molto più felice di prima perché speravo e lavoravo sodo per essere dove sono oggi. C'è luce alla fine di un tunnel e una volta che ti rendi conto di non essere solo, questo è il tuo primo passo nella giusta direzione. Ho cercato di porre fine alla mia vita 7 volte, l'ultima volta che sono stato in ospedale per un bel po'. Penso ancora di farlo di nuovo, ma poi ricordo tutte le persone che lascerei indietro e non posso far loro questo. La gente dice che migliorerà, ma so che ci vorrà molto tempo per arrivarci, ma so che posso farlo. HAI QUESTO IO CREDO IN TE! Ho lottato con la mia salute mentale dall'età di 12 anni, ora ho quasi 30 anni e ho un elenco di diagnosi. In questo momento ogni secondo di ogni giorno è una lotta. ma so di essere sopravvissuto a 18 anni di tutto questo, quindi arrendermi ora butterebbe via tutto questo. Voglio solo che migliori. Sono stanco di combattere. Ho avuto periodi di felicità, quindi so che tornerò un giorno, ma è così difficile concentrarsi su quello quando le cose si fanno così oscure. la mia storia è iniziata quando avevo 10 anni quando sono stato abusato sessualmente da uno dei miei amici fratelli, è successo in più occasioni e non mi ha davvero colpito fino all'età di 14 o 15 anni. ho iniziato a diventare molto ansioso e anche nervoso come affetto da episodi depressivi. durante quel periodo, ho iniziato ad autolesionarsi come un modo per farcela. è stato quando avevo 16 anni quando ho iniziato a provare pensieri suicidi che consumavano la mia mente tutto il tempo. Attualmente ho 17 anni e sto ancora combattendo con la mia mente, pensieri suicidi e il pensiero di una ricaduta. Spero a tutti coloro che stanno leggendo questo che stiate bene e che restiate forti. sei così apprezzato. sei così degno. e ti amo così tanto che è la mia storia x I recently lost my uncle to cancer and it fully destroyed me, i ended up shutting myself away and turning to self harm as i couldn't even start to explain the feelings in me. But there is always a light at the end of the tunnel even when its beyond hard to find, but throughout it ive learnt theres always going to be someone there to help you and get you back on the right track x "I’ve been struggling my whole life with my mental health I grew up with drug addicted parents and the trauma and pain from that really broke me I found one of my parents almost dead one day but I never really understood half of it tell I got older it only got worse when I started secondary school I spiralled into a bad depression I started self harming and developing my own mental issues on top of the trauma I grew up with the pain I felt inside broke me racing sad thoughts 24 hours of the day and I jsut couldn’t think about anything else I tried loads of things to help me but nothing stopped I had restless nights and a chest filled with axienty all the times I was sent to camhs and told them all of my story and I was told I was looking for attention at that point I felt so alone that I was nearing a attempt on my life i tried peita house they where good but it Only helped for a few hours to share my story but it dint change anything for me I was so tired of it all I left school stopped doing the things I loved and I felt so bad because most of the pain I was feeling was projected onto others with anger and I just wanted to scream my pain out but I jsut couldn’t in fear of being judged every day was a loop i simply thought nobody would care and when I came home every day or night I had nobody to turn to because my parents would be on drugs or asleep because they where taking drugs the night before. I grew up so quick because of all this I still struggle to this day but I’m getting better now the scars I have are just battle scars and it reminds me everyday that I’m strong because look what I got myself through makes me feel so proud of myself because I’ve been through the unthinkable sad life and I somehow pulled through -HOLD ON PAIN ENDS" Your Stories Do you want your story submitted anonymously on the page. Choose an Issue Write Your story here Send Thank you, You are very brave.

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Welcome to The Hope Project. We raise awareness on mental health and suicide. This is a safe place. You are not alone and if you're struggling right now it will get better. You are worth so much. ​ Some days can be hard but you don't need to face those hard days alone. There will always be someone there to listen. Information Self harm Abuse and getting help Eating disorders Suicidal Thoughts Anxiety There is always someone there to listen. you are not alone. Resources and helplines

Note Press here to listen Radio interview On the 3rd of November at 10:30 I was interviewed on WLRFM by Damien Tiernan about the hope project and mental health. I am so grateful I was able to talk about this. It was an amazing experience. The hope project is a safe place for anyone who may be struggling. Remember you're not alone and there is always someone there to listen.

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Resources and helplines We all need help sometimes and there's nothing wrong with asking for help. Don't suffer in silence, there will always be someone there to listen. ​ If you cant find resources in your country or you need more information please email thehopeproject.ie@gmail.com . Ireland Childline , Call or text. Talk about anything ,for ages up to 18 - Call 1800 666666, Text 50101 Crisis text line, Text HELLO to 50808. Pieta , Call 1800 247 247, or text HELP to 51444. suicide and self harm Samaritans , Call 116 123 or email. You can talk about anything ​ LGBT Ireland , Support and information Body whys , Eating disorder support and information- Jigsaw , Mental health support ​ ​​ In an emergency call 999 Gardi - https://garda.ie/en/ Eating Disorders Centre 1-888-236-1188 National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders 1-847-831-3438 ​ ABUSE National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) Stop it Now! 1-888-PREVENT National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453) Exploitation of Children 1-800-843-5678 LGBTQIA+ Helpline: 1-800-398-GAYS Gay and Lesbian National Hotline 1-888-843-4564 Trevor Hotline (Suicide) 1-866-4-U-TREVOR ​ SUICIDE Suicide Hotline 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-827-7571 Deaf Hotline 1-800-799-4TTY https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/ Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to741741 USA Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor. Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP). Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO). Healthline – 0800 611 116 Samaritans – 0800 726 666 Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat. thelowdown.co.nz – or email team@thelowdown.co.nz or free text 5626. What's Up – 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18 year olds). New Zealand Access: expatriates' support Tel: 0900 2 222 377 Website Children's helpline (14:00-20:00)Tel: 0800 0432 Website Victim Support Tel: 0900 0101 Website Suicide Crisis helpline Tel: 0900 0767 Website Alcoholics Anonymous Tel: 020 625 6057 Website Report Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Tel: 0800 2000 (free call) Website Emergency number 112 Netherlands UK Childline , Call 0800 1111 or online chat, Talk about anything ​ Kooth , online Support ​ Samaritans , Call 116 123 or email Anxiety uk , Information and support - ​​ Papyrus, support Call: 0800 068 4141 Text: 07860 039 967 Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org Beat, Eating disorder support Shout, Crisis text line Text HELLO to 85258 - NHS 111 - Call in non life threatening emergency - https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/ 999 - call in emergency Call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to: 686868 for youth 741741 for adults ​ If you're in immediate danger or need urgent medical support, call 911 Canada If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help now, call triple zero (000). You can also call Lifeline on 13 11 14 — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ​ https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-helpline s ​ https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth/services/Pages/support-contact-list.aspx#crisis Australia S.O.S. Amitié Tel: 09 72 39 40 50 Suicide écoute Tel: 01 45 39 40 00 SOS Help Tel: 01 46 21 46 46 In an emergency call 112 France Spain Samaritans in Spain: English-language helpline offering free support – available by calling 900 525 100 or online . Suicide, crisis, and support line (El Teléfono de la Esperanza): call 902 500 002 or go online (Spanish only, however). ​ Ambulance: 061 Fire brigade: 080 National police: 091 Local police: 092 Website to emergency numbers Telephone: 116 123 Mental Health Helpline Tel: 810 30 030 Emergency call 113 for ambulance and 112 for police Norway More resources in Europe