i think its crazy the amount of ppl in here struggling unable to get help ppl who are sick and struggling to just take care of themselves let alone work and make money even extra money besides for rent and food car and gas not 100 to 200 dollars a week for therapy it crazy to me money is wat controls the health ppl have i think if money and insurance wasnt an issue were would i be would i have seen a doctor by now would i have seen an ocd therapist by now and the lack of mental health facilities educated in ocd theres so many mental health places everywere all listing ocd but only cause they can prescribe medication for it when they dont even understand it to diagnose it and its so different for everyone someone wit depression there all similair ppl wit ocd though are all different throwing an antidepressant at them and thats it like its a cure all isnt rite there has to be better doctors out there than give and antidepressant and anxiety medication a mood stabilaizer like a few different meds to properly treat ocd whichever kinds ppl have ive never tlk to an ocd doctor and ive never tlk to an ocd therapist ive only been treated by regular mental health places and done tlk therapy which doing research lately tlk therapy isnt the best for ocd but man did all the doctors ive seen push tlk therapy the medication isnt working you need therapy and then theres me sitting there thinking my therapist has no idea wat ocd is realy and wat are they gonna do to help me stop washing my hands and doing the same dressing ritual ive had for hte past 15 years turning circles spinning my clothes washing my hands a certain way wat are they gonna do to help me be able to wear colors that are negative to me eat foods and resteraunts i cant eat and go to there not cause they have no idea that this is wat ocd is so no i dont want to sit and tlk to a therapist doing regular tlk therapy but i no theres ocd doctors and therpiast out there and i no once i get to tlk to them ill see there different and be prescribed proper medications be listened to doing actual therapy thatll help my ocd free up my life makeing me better wokring on myself to get better each day haveing more freeness more choice in my life all while being on medication to help and to help wit my other probelms like depression and anixety agorophobia calling ppl on the phone i no the way ive been treated and not properly medicated has been rong and i cant wait to see a real ocd doctor even though theres like none in tennessee.

Hi I kept seeing this app on repeat on TikTok over and over and I thought I give it a shot. I have never been diagnosed with OCD but I know that I have it. I’m a young adult and I found out the first time I had OCD was watching lelelons truth video? I was 14 at the time She had to resist sitting back down in a chair after her having sat down she started having a mental break down when she was told to resist. That’s when I knew. It started with myself going up and down a staircase twice buckling unbuckling my seat belt everytime I’m in the car ect I have always been super anti social but trying my best I can socialize but my mind wants to make it sexual with family and friends ughhhh I hate it because that’s not me when I graduated thoughts of hurting my loved ones corrupted my mind I broke down outside of church one time asking if this was really me or not i question if I’m a good enough friend or person in this world to begin with thinking everyone is judging me so so close how can I make this situation better did I do something wrong I struggle with depression as well not to bad but it’s there I come from a loving family but broken as well i believe in god and my OCD makes me go often he’s not real that stuff isn’t real no one is there to save you the list goes on. Anyway I struggle a lot and I really hope that this will help me because I feel extremely hopeless. Lucky for me I do have the ability to seek therapy and I am excited. The only person I ever tell my thoughts to is God no other human has heard so I’m really really hoping this helps me out if your reading this thank you it means a lot because this is my first time ever admitting all this it’s a lot to take in I know and I hope you are ok and that you have a great night and know that we got this

Now that we’ve kicked off the new year, I find myself reflecting on where the OCD community is today—how 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 didn’t understand what OCD actually looks like, so over 95% of OCD cases weren’t correctly diagnosed. As a result, insurance companies weren’t able to see how widespread OCD actually was—or 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 didn’t understand OCD. When I finally learned about ERP therapy, the evidence-based treatment specifically designed for OCD, I learned that I’d have to wait for months to see the one OCD specialist in my area, and I couldn’t 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 don’t think I’d 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 wasn’t the only one with this experience—in fact, millions of people across the country were going through the exact same things I was. That’s why we started NOCD. Since 2015, we’ve 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 live—an 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, I’m more enthusiastic than ever about our mission. Just recently, we’ve 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 we’re 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.

Hey friends, I hope you all are well. I just wanted to check in and ask people's experiences about being on medication. I have had OCD pretty much my whole life, just got recently diagnosed 4 months ago and my therapist recommended that I get on meds for it so I have a psychiatrist appointment set up. I'm a little apprehensive about getting on them, but I've realized that I do have some sort of chemical imbalance in my brain that plays a part in my OCD and anxiety. I would love to hear anyones experiences or words of encouragement. Thank you, I hope you all are well.