At 23, intrusive thoughts took over Martin’s life. Now he’s learnt to live with obsessive-compulsive disorder and wants to help others.
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OCD is a recurring intrusive thought, which can cause despair, disgust and anxiety in the individual. They can start do something physical that attempts to alleviate or neutralise that intrusive thought, also known as compulsions.
OCD affects more than 500,000 people in Australia. Nearly 3% of people in Australia will experience it in their lifetime.
For more resources and support on obsessive-compulsive disorder, visit: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/anxiety/types-of-anxiety/ocd
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