Common condition that impacts 1m Brits leaves me trapped in my room and peeing in a bucket, I’ve become a total recluse
A 32-year-old British woman shares her struggle with severe Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), which has left her housebound and unable to maintain a normal life. Her condition involves debilitating daily rituals that have forced her to quit her job and isolate herself.
Why it matters
The story sheds light on the severe, often misunderstood impact of OCD on mental health and daily functioning.
Comment now FALLING into bed, Emily Newcombe is totally exhausted after spending 16 hours on her feet.
This is a human-interest feature story focusing on personal experience rather than political or social debate.
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