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!!
They are helpful.
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 :)
i am starting NOCD therapy on monday and was just curious on others’ experiences! what happens in your sessions, generally speaking? how do you feel during and after? i’m excited but also nervous to start. i’ve been in talk therapy for years with minimal improvement with my ocd, so im hopeful to start feeling better.
Hello! I am trying out and looking to partake in therapy, but I literally don’t know what is good. So could use some personal perspectives. Thanks
What does a therapy session with an OCD specialist look like for y’all? This is something I’ve always wondered because I’ve only had one OCD therapist through NOCD. Our sessions always looked like sit there and “reduce anxiety” meaning don’t think for a few minutes and take a few deep breaths and rate your anxiety level every couple of minutes. AND that was it. Is it supposed to look like that? Because I haven’t seen anyone on this app talk about this or how their therapy sessions go. I’m considering restarting therapy but I want to know how therapy goes for you guys before I go back to the same specialist. Any input would be appreciated :)
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