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.
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 :)
Thanks so much!!
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!
Nice, thanks! How many people usually attend? I wonder how intimate they get.
@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
@NOCD Advocate - Evelyn Thanks! That is helpful :)
Hi all! I was wondering if anyone being treated with ROCD and/or SOOCD has some advice on how they handle the things *with* their partner. For context, my ex and I were together ~7 months before we broke up a year ago, in large part due to my severe anxiety from untreated ROCD/SOOCD. I’ve gotten a lot better through NOCD treatment and we’ve been friends since then. But we’re currently in a “situationship” kind of stage, where I think we’re both trying to figure out if the relationship is still feasible, and I’m finding that I’m a lot more triggered as the relationship nears becoming “serious” again. We’re both really trying to figure out the healthiest way to handle when things get hard for me. Does anyone have input about what they’ve learned or found what has worked in their own relationships? Some specific questions: - I’ve found that when getting really triggered in my own head, I have no clue if I should explain how I’m feeling to my partner or how we should address it together. How do you differentiate between communicating versus falling into the confessing/reassurance trap? - Related to the above, my partner and I are both a bit lost on the best way for him to respond when I’m really paranoid (for examples, I have major I’m-being-cheated-on paranoia and overanalyze if I’m enjoying sex enough), or if I’m overreacting to feeling rejected/misunderstood (e.g. “he didn’t respond to my comment just now, he doesn’t care/he doesn’t get me/maybe we shouldn’t be together…”) - How much does your partner know about ROCD/SOOCD in general? How much have you shared with them about your thoughts and experiences? I’ve explained both subtypes and some of my thought processes to him, but definitely not all of it, and I’m not sure how much is helpful for him to know. Answers to any or all of the questions are very much appreciated. Thanks so much in advance! Hope you’re all well 💗
I’ll be starting NOCD therapy on Monday, any words of advice?
I have a son with OCD/BDD and he’s on the spectrum. I went into the meeting tonight thinking it was for parents trying to get support for the caregiver. I was told that’s on Mondays?
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