Giza Talking Therapies
A small team supporting depression and body image and self-worth. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Weekdays and Saturday mornings
For intrusive thoughts and compulsions that will not let go. Talk with people in Egypt who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the Egypt circle: Weekly check-in ยท
A small team supporting depression and body image and self-worth. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Weekdays and Saturday mornings
Free emotional support from trained listeners, online and anonymous, in many languages.
24/7
โFor whoever is where I was: Not that long ago, about a year, that was me. The worst part was hand washing till my skin cracks. I went on holiday in the summer and actually relaxed. It's slow, but it does come back.โ
โI am not going to tell you it will be fine. It might not be fine for a while. But you can start with one small thing. For me, it was taking a photo of the hob. It did not fix anything, but it gave me a way to leave the house. Find your photo. And please, tell someone. I know it feels like a lot, but it is less when you say it out loud.โ
โIf you're just starting with OCD, I won't lie, it's crap. The thoughts feel real. They're not. ERP is hard and it works, slowly. Meds can help, but finding the right one is a pain. Don't let anyone tell you it's just stress. Get a therapist who knows OCD. And find one person who believes you. That's what got me through.โ
โI've been there. For me it was about three years ago. Back then it was pure O and nobody understanding. Some weeks I don't think about it at all. It doesn't stay this heavy. xโ