Chat Rooms & Discussion Boards: OCD UK Website

A list of all OCD UK chatrooms can be found here

• BDD chatroom. Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is often called the 'imagined ugliness' disorder. It is an anxiety disorder whereby a person is abnormally preoccupied with an imagined or slight defect in their physical appearance.
• Trich chatrooms. TTM's defining characteristic is the recurrent, compulsive pulling of the hair out at the root from places like the scalp or eyelashes.
• OCD chatroom. Often referred to as the secret illness, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder(OCD) is a condition where a person will experience repetitive, intrusive and unwelcome thoughts, which will usually cause the person to carry out repetitive behaviours.
• Family & friends chatroom. This is the place for parents, partners and friends of sufferers to discuss and offer mutual support to each other.
• Teens chatroom. This is the place for young people to talk about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) with other young people under 19.

      Chat Rooms & Discussion Boards: OCD

Where to go to Chat with others (as provided by http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_ocd.htm)

• OCD
  A forum for discussions on obsessive compulsive disorder and the ways for those afflicted with it to lead normal lives.
• OCD Support
  Support for OCD sufferers, family, and friends
• OCD Family Support
  This group was formed by me in order for me to find other family members and friends of people who have OCD.

These are further links for other venues for chat rooms/discussion boards.

• http://www.geonius.com/ocd/bbs.html
• http://www.brainphysics.com/chat.php
• http://www.ocdaction.org.uk/ocdaction/index.asp?id=73
• http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/OCD-Support/

      Chat Rooms & Discussion Boards: Trichtillomania

Where to Go to Chat with Others (as provided by http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_ocd.htm)

• Trichotillomania Friends
  A community to support people with trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling). We aim to discuss, help and mutually support each other in our efforts to understand and control this impulse control disorder. We are a group of lay people who have lived with this difficult condition for some time. Anyone who has trich or has a relative or friend with trich is welcome to join.
• Trichotillomania
  This is a list is to help and support all people with Trich.
• Trichotillomania Teens
  This is a group designed to help teens suffering with trichtotillomania.
• Trichees
  This group is designed as a safe place for people with Trichotillomania to discuss TTM and work toward the goals of remission or acceptance. Trichotillomania, also known as "Hair Pulling" or TTM, occurs in about 1-2% of the population (that's millions of people!) Trichsters come in all ages, races, and all walks of life.

TLC-Moderated Email Groups provided by http://www.trich.org/treatment/resources-online.html

• Parents:This is an excellent way to stay in touch, ask questions, meet other parents, and receive support for those times that are difficult. To join, follow the instructions at: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ParentsTrichSupport
• TeenTrichSupport: A safe, non-judgmental email group for teens to share feelings, strategies, and support on the road to recovery from trich. To join, follow the instructions at: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/TeenTrichSupport
• Kids with Trich: If you are a young person with trich, this list may be just the place for you. To join, follow the instructions at: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/trichsters/
• Adult Hair Pullers: This is a safe and non-judgmental place to share ideas, strategies, difficulties and successes. To join, follow the instructions at: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/TLCTrichSupport/

OCD Action TTM Forum

• OCD Action Trichotillomania Forum
  This is the place to share all your thoughts and feelings about Trichotillomania.

      Chat Rooms & Discussion Boards: Body Dysmorphic Disorder

• forum.ocdaction.org.uk
• egroups.com/group/BodyDysmorphic
• www.brainphysics.com/spectrum.php
• About Our Kids - Body Dysmorphic Disorder Information - Provides descriptions of symptoms and treatments, along with brief case examples. Also includes answers to common questions for parents of teens who may have BDD.
• BDD Board - Discussion forum to help sufferers with Body Dysmorphic Disorder.
• stuckinadoorway.co.uk

      Chat Rooms & Discussion Boards: OCD UK Website

A list of all OCD UK chatrooms can be found here

• BDD chatroom. Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is often called the 'imagined ugliness' disorder. It is an anxiety disorder whereby a person is abnormally preoccupied with an imagined or slight defect in their physical appearance.
• OCD chatroom. Often referred to as the secret illness, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder(OCD) is a condition where a person will experience repetitive, intrusive and unwelcome thoughts, which will usually cause the person to carry out repetitive behaviours.
• Family & friends chatroom. This is the place for parents, partners and friends of sufferers to discuss and offer mutual support to each other.
• Teens chatroom. This is the place for young people to talk about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) with other young people under 19.

      Disclaimer

OCD Ireland recognises the use of Chat-Rooms/Discussion Boards for the purpose of peer support and the exchange of ideas and information, with regards to the treatment and care of OCD and related disorders. Please acknowledge that these Chat-Rooms/Discussion Boards may or may not be monitored appropriately. Furthermore moderators may not be qualified mental-health professionals, thus any advice obtained should be viewed as non-directive and should not be considered Medical/Psychological advice or treatment. OCD Ireland is not responsible for any emotional, psychological, or physical injury to any person or persons resulting from the direct or indirect utilisation of any of the public services listed above.