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‘Since I have spoken about my OCD, people have been so understanding’

Actor Tuppence Middleton spoke to Anita Rani on Woman’s Hour on Thursday about her experience with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and emetophobia – the overwhelming fear of vomiting.

Since the age of 11, the actress and Downton Abbey star has navigated the grip of recurring intrusive thoughts, leading to compulsive behaviours like mental counting, checking, and hand washing.

Tuppence told Anita about the “residual rituals” and checking behaviours that still impact her daily life today, and what it’s been like dealing with the mess of motherhood.

In her new memoir Scorpions, Tuppence opens up about her nearly 30-year journey with OCD, offering an honest and raw look at how it shapes her daily life.

You can listen to the full interview with Tuppence on 鶹ҳ Sounds – it’s the Woman’s Hour episode from 6 March.

There are links to more information about OCD and support resources on the 鶹ҳ Action Line website.

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