OCD Action

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active 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Public Nickname	Lumpy
Location	Urmston Greater Manchester
Occupation	Head of Dyson House at Sale High School
Interests	Cycling and Walking. I am married and have been for 23 years in October. My wife and I have no children, having just spent 14 years living in Devon, we participated fully in Offshore rowing which resulted in a lifestyle which would not be conducive to raising a family. Recently we relocated from Devon to Stockport. During September of this year I was diagnosed with severe OCD. We relocated so that I could commence management of a Children's Home. This was not possible due to my OCD. I graduated from Manchester metropolitan University in 1988 with a degree in Psychology. I joined the police Force and resigned, having served 7 years in Manchester. Following my resignation, I pursued a career in Childcare. I have receieved wonderful treatment from Altrincham Priory, participating upon a course of CBT. I currently take Sertraline medication. For a s long as I can remember, I have had toxic thoughts in my mind. regrettably, these escalated, hence the need to receive professional help. I am delighted to be able to report that I have now returned to work and I am managing my OCD.