- Username
- dragon_calves
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y ago
Do you all attend support groups?
Do they help? Do you all benefit from them? How do they work? I’m starting NOCD therapy and am thinking of trying out some support groups.
- Username
- elevenofferingselevenofferings
- Date posted
- 2y ago
Hi there, Yes, the support groups at NOCD have been integral to my personal recovery journey. Many support groups are tailored to different subtypes, which help people feel comfortable exploring topics they might be frightened to discuss openly. You will have so much community support, and may even gain friends along the way. They help keep you motivated and feel less alone, with many helpful tips. Honestly, for me, they were just as important to attend as my individual therapy sessions. I learned precious information there and was able to practice skill-building in a group setting. Try them out! I highly recommend any of Tia Wilson or Jenna Overbough's groups too :)
- Username
- dragon_calvesdragon_calves
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y ago
Thanks so much!!
- Username
- FJustRightOCDFJustRightOCD
- Date posted
- 2y ago
They are helpful.
- Username
- Evelyn4416Evelyn4416
- Date posted
- 2y ago
Attending support groups has been one of the best things for recovery in my experience. Meeting people who struggle with the same thing you have and truly bring able to understand each other really helps to feel less alone and more connected. Usually there’s someone who runs the group and will allow a space for people to share how they have been doing. Others can chime in with support or advice, sometimes the meetings can be about a specific topic. Super helpful!
- Username
- dragon_calvesdragon_calves
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y ago
Nice, thanks! How many people usually attend? I wonder how intimate they get.
- Username
- Evelyn4416Evelyn4416
- Date posted
- 2y ago
@dragon_calves It depends on the group! I’ve been in some meetings where there have been 3 people including myself, and other times where there have been about 10 or so
- Username
- dragon_calvesdragon_calves
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y ago
@NOCD Advocate - Evelyn Thanks! That is helpful :)
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- User type
- Staff
- Date posted
- 6y ago
Who supports you in your OCD recovery? How do they help?
- Username
- KerryAlayne
- Date posted
- 3y ago
We know from personal experience that living with OCD can feel isolating, so it’s important to have support from someone who truly understands you. That’s why every member who begins treatment at NOCD Therapy is connected to a Peer Advisor. Our team of Peer Advisors at NOCD Therapy has experienced OCD and completed ERP at NOCD Therapy. They can relate to what you may be experiencing as you begin your treatment journey and are available to address questions, hesitations, or fears you may have. They’ll help you prepare for your first therapy session and will check in afterward to ensure that your NOCD therapist was a good match. At NOCD Therapy, you’re never alone as you begin your OCD treatment journey. Book a free call with our team to learn more about working with a NOCD therapist that can help you get better, and getting support from a Peer Advisor when you start.
- Username
- thejent
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y ago
Introduction
Hi Everyone, I am new to the group and was diagnosed with OCD in December 2021. I struggle with harm and relationship OCD. I have limited social/emotional support from my partner (this is a work in progress) and I am trying to do all I can to heal/recover, so I am posting here on the reccomendation of my NOCD therapist. Although I experienced rumination and obsessive thinking for years, intense anxiety and past trauma brought on intrusive thought symptoms several months ago. This is my first time talking openly in a forum like this about my OCD.
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