My therapist is really persuading me to consider medication but im so hesitant. He is also not focusing on my thoughts as much as I was expecting him to be. Saying that todays session was slightly better than last one and he also said that we will be tackling hocd directly soon but I feel like Im not getting as much value as I should be.

Username: herdel25

Date posted: 326d ago

It's great that you are getting help but in addition to it try to read about the topic on your own and listen to a couple of testimonies about people with OCD. Doing that, practicing being present and realizing thoughts are just thoughts have made a difference in my journey. Remember that. It's a process. Just be compassionate with yourself. It's your choice to take medication and you need to decide what's best for you. Just remember meds are a resource and not a cure.

Username: Wildflower76

Date posted: 326d ago

You can request a new therapist if you don’t feel like the one you’re working with is working for you. I work with Scott Clark and he’s awesome. The first few sessions help build up to getting into ERP but after that we hit it hard. If there’s days he knows I’m not there we step it down a little. However, he has fully listened and helped me help myself tremendously. You should be given “homework” each session to continue working on until your next session. As far as medication it’s a personal choice. It’s helped me tremendously, but no one ever pushed it on me. My therapist has never pushed meds at all. He does ask if I am staying consistent with it which I appreciate because it helps me stay accountable.