What can I not tell a therapist/ psychiatrist

I’ve been considering going to therapy or going for a psych evaluation as I am undiagnosed but am concerned after reading online about what and what not to tell people. My issue has everything to do with violent thoughts and i’ve read that some therapists or doctors have been known to call the police or notify those involved in said thoughts and it’s possible to essentially get mentally hospitalized etc etc? i’ve been trying to bring myself to reach out for help for over a year now and this is a huge problem for me. does anyone have any experience w a situation like this or any advice? literally any type of feed back at all is appreciated. Hope everyone is doing well

Harm OCD

Username: EFF_OCDEFF_OCD

Date posted: 2y ago

Go to an OCD specialist. Make sure and explain these thoughts are intrusive. They are clearly causing you distress. I hate the stigma on mental health. This is why so many people are afraid to get help :/. People who do horrible crimes don’t typically go seek professional help to talk about it. Sociopaths don’t care enough to try and get better. I wish more people could understand this so we could feel like we could get the help we need. This is one of my fears too 😅

Username: SJ22SJ22

Date posted: 2y ago

that’s one thing that has stayed in the back of my head is that if I was really what I am afraid of then I doubt i’d be seeking help or be nervous about it. that’s about the only thought that keeps positivity in me. it’s become and obsession where I only feel at peace when i’m busy. when i’m at work or with my friends I feel much better than when i’m home. My mind doesn’t ever rest any more if it is unoccupied then it occupies itself with these thoughts. Thankfully I have not abused alcohol as treatment but it is much easier for me to relax while i’m under the influence which also gives be a bit more confidence I guess? I think it’s cause if I was really an evil person that would be more likely to come out when im intoxicated. but now i’m just ranting

Username: Love 777Love 777

Date posted: 2y ago

Yo im getting harm ocd everyday , did you find a therapist that knows what he or she is doing

Username: Love 777Love 777

Date posted: 2y ago

Will they call me back like they say i barley got this app today . I have a call schedualed for tomorrow

Username: Love 777Love 777

Date posted: 2y ago

Do u have harm ocd as well ?

Username: Love 777Love 777

Date posted: 2y ago

Man i taked to an “ocd therapist “ today and she says she never experienced harm ocd patients and it kinda made me feel like she cant help me . Like im woundering if she even knows the propper way to do exposure therapy and other ocd therapy or coping mechanisms . Glad your responding , thank you . Its fucking dibilitating to say the least . I dont wanna end up in prison man for these thoughts .

Username: EFF_OCDEFF_OCD

Date posted: 2y ago

That’s odd bc harm ocd seems to be the most common theme on here actually 🧐

Username: Love 777Love 777

Date posted: 2y ago

Thats why people like me n u gotta stay tf away from any substances . Ocd reallyyy foooking sucks .

Username: DogedDoged

Date posted: 2y ago

I do have experience they indeed did send me to a god damn mental hospital

Username: DogedDoged

Date posted: 2y ago

I was brought to a ambulance and in a stretcher and they thought I was insane

Username: Wildcat14

Date posted: 5y ago

So I’ve had some anxiety crop up related to POCD this week. Intrusive thoughts, etc. it’s happened once before but I wasn’t educated on OCD then or seeing my therapist so I’ve never talked about it. I’m terrified to tell my therapist because I’m terrified of being reported. I’ve never done anything harmful or even WANTED to do anything harmful. I am NOT a danger and I know it! I just want help dealing with the thoughts but am scared to share in therapy. Anyone else experience this?

POCD

Username: Celi

Date posted: 2y ago

Advice For Someone Undiagnosed

i'm sorry in advance for how long this post is and if it's to much information. i'm undiagnosed but have been struggling with compulsions and intrusive thoughts since i was 7 or 8. My worst intrusive thoughts theme has been about p*d*phil*s. I've been dealing with it since my freshman and sophomore year but these thoughts didn't become debilitating until June of last year. I had a panic attack and confessed to my parents about these intrusive thoughts. They were obviously shocked and share. I felt so ashamed and like a monster. After talking with my dad he said we would see a therapist about it. Sadly we never did the first appointment we were late and missed are spot and the second appointment i sprained my ankle the night before so instead i was in the hospital. After that i closed myself off i tried dealing with them on my own using sources like NOCD and stuff. I did try to bring up going to therapy to my parents. Every time they would ask me if the intrusive thoughts were back and I would lie saying "no i just would like to go to therapy" I was so scared they'd be afraid of me and stop loving me, especially my mom. Eventually after awhile my parents forgot about it and I tried ignoring these intrusive thoughts because I was so focused and stressed from school. I decided I could just wait till I turn 18 and schedule myself into therapy. recently though my intrusive thoughts have gotten worse. I recently had a convo with one of my friends who has intrusive thoughts as well and she's encouraging me to talk to my parents. I'm asking y'all what should I do. As much as I'm scared I want to get help because I'm sick of living and feeling like i'm day away from acting on my intrusive thoughts.

Username: Hanna!

Date posted: 1y ago

Scared of getting help

I’m scared of going to therapy/counseling incase I slip up and tell to much and get put into a mental hospital or CPS will get involved (I am 18 but the age of majority is 19 in my state so until next year I can still be taken and put into a foster home) I’m scared of being on medication, when I was around 8-9 my mom had me so medicated for my anxiety and OCD I would sit there and drool on myself…as embarrassing as it is it’s true. I’m scared of being diagnosed with something else and it limiting me in the future. I’m scared of my therapist/counselor going home at the end of the day and making fun of me or telling my story to people. Anyone else have any experiences like this or advice? Thanks!

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