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I believe that you know your feelings better than anybody. If you think your doctor does not have the full understanding of your thoughts and feelings, you can always change your doctor.
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Thats like my worst fear coming true.
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Thanks all for your comments it’s been a rough evening after this appointment aha !
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This really angers me ... Way back - when I was newly married 4 years ; I had a really bad panic attack ... I didn't know I had OCD either at the time... I saw a basic CBT Therapist, instead of helping me cope with the Panic attack... She immediately attacked my relationship with my husband. Basically in so many words; she said to divorce him ; that he was the reason behind my attacks.. - I was in a complete state of shock ; since I didn't go to see her about my relationship - I went for panic... I saw therapist after therapist to reassure me that my panic was not about my marriage or relationship with my husband. I was young , and impressionable; and thought since she was a Dr. she knew best. THANKGOD I had the strength to know better. 32 years later, it dawned on me; she was using her power to manipulate me, and that; she was the one with the relationship issue , not me. ... you know in your heart that his has nothing to do with him..... YOU have OCD... and it plays Mind Games. Don't let what she said to you as the truth ... it is not the truth. Maybe she's just jealous you have someone to love; and maybe she's miserable. So shes putting her misery on you .... Chin up!! DUMP HER -- dont waste anymore time; Find another Dr. Hope this helps. I would make sure you say something to your NOCD Therapist about this encounter. PS: we are still married _ soon to be 38 years!
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I’m soo glad to have read your comment ! and congrats on being married for 38 years I wish you all the happiness ❤️ I know in my heart my doubts and fears in my relationship are not rational as I would NOT cry over it ever day for over a year but keep pushing on , I’m not that type of person I am very strong and if I am fighting through the battles in my mind it’s cause deep down I know how much I love him. What she said has just increased my anxiety.
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Yeah, and shame on her. You'll be fine.
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Hello, I unknowingly have lived with ROCD or OCD (not sure what one. I’m new to this). It has ruined so many amazing romantic and platonic relationships and I am so sad that just now I am finding out what the hell is wrong with me. Maybe life would be different if I have known. My OCD and anxiety is at an all time high (ATH) due to some horrible events that have happened in the recent months. I am at the point where paranoia has taken over my life now. I had my first panic attack a few weeks ago where I fainted. My anxiety attacks are so extreme I go thought cognitive distortion that has lasted days. My girlfriend of 3 years is my emotional guardian and she no long has the energy to be that and honestly it’s not her responsibility to be that. She is bi and wanted to have an open relationship and for someone who has OCD this has not been good for me. She also was assaulted in my own home by a good friend of ours when I was out of town but it’s not a clear situation because it sounded consensual at first. I just left my very high paying job. I am financially secure but the job was emotionally abusive and looking back made my OCD worse. I am taking some time off to get my head right…but now, all I have to do during the day is live in my OCD. I’m very happy I finally figured out why I act the way I do but I don’t know if I can get better quick enough to save my relationship. I have never been so worried about myself (M 28 years old). I am a confident young professional and never thought I would be writing on a page like this. Anyway…I hope it gets better.
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