<p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p> <p>I'm running my first half marathon on 9 October and am raising money for OCD Action, the national charity for people affected by OCD. This is a clinically recognised, debilitating&nbsp;disorder which affects around 1-2% of the population.</p> <p>Many people now use the term &ldquo;a bit OCD-ish&rdquo; without understanding the onerous nature of the disorder in its severe form. People with OCD experience intensely negative, repetitive and intrusive thoughts, combined with a chronic feeling of doubt or danger (obsessions). In order to quell the thought or quieten the anxiety, they will often repeat an action, again and again (compulsions).</p> <p>OCD action offers sufferers and their carers support, while also figthing to raise awareness of this condition and campaigning for more effective, widespread treatment.</p> <p>So please dig deep and donate now. Thanks in advance for your support.</p> <p>Richard</p>