- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y ago
Hi. Thank you both so much @bk @rohan kulkarni My primary concern is heart health and yes Iāve had cardio workups stress test..I am ok by those standards and able to work out vigorously everyday but take Lipitor for cholesterol. I get burning in my chest which is acid reflux most likely but it gets my ocd hungry for more. So should I read about heart attacks??? I was able not to Google today even though I wanted to badly. And also I should read symptoms about random symptoms ? Please and thank you again By the way @bk. Nice job last night and best to you both
Hi vgb, glad to hear you were able to avoid the Google it compulsion, nice work! Glad to hear you are in good health and yeah, your ocd bully Iām sure would love to make you go down a rabbit hole whenever your acid reflux acts up. I would say maybe try doing both, reading more about heart attacks as well as random symptoms, pick whichever cause you less anxiety first. And practice trying not to Google or check yourself for whatever symptoms you find. Thx for the kind words and thx for tuning in, just trying to help anyway I can.
@BK Thatās great advice. Like u said itās good to know we are in good company !!!! U had 6-8 sessions with NOCD. But itās really time to do erp. It did help a lot though!!!! Have a great day! Vicky
@BK I meant I had 6 sessionsā¦.
@vgb No worries, I knew what you meant. I agree ERP is where you see the biggest changes, but itās also the most challenging and uncomfortable part since you are purposely raising your anxiety by not giving into your compulsions. Have a wonderful day and best wishes with your erp and recovery!
health OCD is one of my main themes. i often would try to purposefully read articles of severe illnesses. sometimes i would go on reddit and look up weird things that put people in the hospital or illnesses they missed that became super serious. also when i have health issues myself (i have an autoimmune disease and digestive issues) - when my symptoms start to flare up and trigger my anxiety, i try to sit with them and not feel the urge to act on compulsions - such as trying to convince my dad that i need a trip to the hospital or i am dying lol. hope this helps!
It depends on what ur health ocd is about. Like the first thing u should do is stop the compulsions. Donāt google, or pay attention to those āsymptoms.ā Or rationalize.
Hi vgb, like Rohan said, it depends on the themes of your health OCD. Perhaps you could try reading an article or watching a show about an illness or someone with an illness that you are worried about (or have never heard of) and then resisting as long as possible the compulsion to google or check yourself to see if you have those symptoms. You can repeat with a different (or same illness) and try to stretch that time period out before giving into your compulsion over time until you perhaps donāt feel the need to check anymore at all.
Was wondering if anyone liked to share how they deal with Severe rumination and anxiety , as Iām always looking to Add to my tool box . Thanks š
Iām having a big OCD relapse and would like to hear anyoneās tips on how to be present and healthily deal with these intrusive thoughts and the āneedā to preform compulsions. Thank you!!
Now that weāve kicked off the new year, I find myself reflecting on where the OCD community is todayāhow things have changed for the better, as well as my hopes for the future. Ten years ago, it was almost impossible to access a licensed therapist with specialty training in OCD using health insurance. Most professionals simply didnāt understand what OCD actually looks like, so over 95% of OCD cases werenāt correctly diagnosed. As a result, insurance companies werenāt able to see how widespread OCD actually wasāor how effective exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy was at treating it. Instead, people with OCD had to pay about $350 or more per session, all out of pocket, for their best chance at getting their life back. I know this from personal experience. OCD turned my life completely upside-down, and I reached out desperately for help, only to be misdiagnosed and mistreated by professionals who didnāt understand OCD. When I finally learned about ERP therapy, the evidence-based treatment specifically designed for OCD, I learned that Iād have to wait for months to see the one OCD specialist in my area, and I couldnāt afford the cost. But I was fortunate. My mom found a way to help us pay, and I finally got the help I needed. Otherwise, I donāt think Iād be here today. In a few months, I started seeing improvement. As I continued to get better using the skills I learned while working with my OCD specialist, I learned I wasnāt the only one with this experienceāin fact, millions of people across the country were going through the exact same things I was. Thatās why we started NOCD. Since 2015, weāve always had one mission: to restore hope for people with OCD through better awareness and treatment. The OCD community needed an option for evidence-based treatment that they could afford and access, no matter where they liveāan option that also provided necessary support between sessions. And the entire healthcare industry needed to understand how OCD actually works. As I write this post, Iām more enthusiastic than ever about our mission. Just recently, weāve partnered with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Texas, New Mexico, Montana, and Oklahoma. To put this into perspective, 155 million Americans can now use their insurance to access NOCD Therapy. This year, I have high hopes for the OCD community. More and more people will be able to use their insurance to pay for NOCD Therapy, and weāre working hard to give everyone who has OCD the ability to access the treatment they deserve. In addition to providing ERP Therapy, our OCD-specialty therapists also support our Members in prioritizing their overall well-being. With a focus on developing important lifestyle habits, including diet, exercise, mindfulness, and healthy sleep hygiene, they help our members build a strong foundation for lasting mental health so people are more prepared to manage OCD long-term. For every person who gains access to a therapist specialized in OCD for the first time, 2025 could be a year that changes their lives. If you or a loved one is suffering from OCD, please comment below or schedule a free 15-minute call with our team to learn more about how to access evidence-based OCD treatment and ongoing support using your insurance benefits.
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