"Living with OCD"

My life has been dominated by the condition Obsessive Compulsive Disorder for as long as I can remember. It’s a cruel illness and I needed help to understand and overcome the dark thoughts I was living with. Psychiatric help and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy got me to a position where I felt I could cope with life. Working with Raveena, an employment Specialist with Future’s Positive was empowering. The respect that she showed me and her belief that I should thrive in life and not just cope, enabled me to set out a life plan that I hadn’t considered possible, I will always be grateful.

Having decided that self employment was the best option for me, Raveena then made sure that I had the practical help that I needed, tasks such as writing a CV and making a business plan and enrolling on courses can seem overwhelming. Raveena was always ambitious for my success and worked relentlessly, seeking out opportunities for me. I know I could not have tackled these things alone. Recovering from a serious illness is definitely a journey full of stops and starts. Raveena has been such a positive presence in my life. Her kindness and support and belief in me have made me believe that I can achieve my goals and thrive in the future.