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[Owlseeker]

Hi there, I'm a 39 year old woman I have three children and am a front line worker for Children's and Young People's Services. I have had OCD and intrusive thoughts since I was 24. These have linked to health anxiety and relationships mainly.

Two years ago I started using sertraline and felt less anxious than I have for a long time but was also quite reclusive. Then I was advised by my GP that I shouldn't have been on it for two years! And she helped me come off it. I was ok for a while (this was in Feb) but now I feel like I'm going crazy.

I don't really have a friend I can rely on to support me, I do have friends but I feel that I have gone on so long about my mental health plus a long two year period of not wanting much to do with anyone, they've backed away rather now and tend to choose to spend time with more fun care free friend's....who can blame them I guess.

Anyway, thought I'd introduce myself and hope I might find some comfort and advice on the site.

[venusbluejeans]

Hiya Owlseeker and welcome to NMP

Why not take a look at our articles on our home page, they contain a wealth of information and are a great starting place for your time on the forum.

I hope you find the as site helpful and informative as I have and that you get the help and support you need here and hope that you meet a few friends along the way

[Owlseeker]

Thanks you Venusbluejeans I will do that