Homepage OCD Ireland: Who We Are History of OCD Ireland What We Do OCD The Facts Trichotillomania: The Facts Body Dysmorphic Disorder: The Facts Medication Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Complementary Therapies & Treatments Support Groups Information for Family & Friends Commonly used Terms & Phrases Self Help Book Reviews Useful Links Chat Rooms & Discussion Boards OCD Self Tests Media Updates Acknowledgements Disclaimer	History of OCD Ireland Liz Hickey In the early 1990's Liz Hickey, counsellor, began facilitating OCD support groups in St. Edmundsbury and St Patrick's hospital. It was through her dedication and perseverance that she was able to begin OCD Ireland at a time when support, information and understanding were low. It has been through her initial efforts that OCD Ireland has been able to grow from an organisation of 1 to our current status of endeavoring to provide information and support at a national level. It is our hope that we will continue to go from strength to strength without ever forgetting our humble beginnings with Liz. Alfe Mitchell I approached the Gerry Ryan 2fm-radio show after hearing a mother of an OCD sufferer on whose son just wasn't getting the right help and support. I felt strongly that hearing statistics of between 2-3percent of the population suffer with OCD, we as a country at that time had no support groups, was a terrible injustice to OCD sufferers. I hoped to meet like-minded sufferers and loved ones and help in staring regional groups in Ireland. I received a great response and since we met at a big meeting we have formed a committee which has met a number of times. I live in the Kerry region and we desperately need a support group here, as I learnt so do all regions of Ireland . It takes time to set up an organisation properly clearly defining what we are about so as to be taken seriously. I have had to learn to be patient and I hope you will, we really are getting there. The name of the organisation is OCD IRELAND and this website is a part of that organisation. Feel free to contact us with any worthwhile contribution and anyone who is interested in helping at a committee level please don't hesitate to contact us Sincerely Alfie Mitchell .