Safeguarding

Hi all So i recently went to see a new GP to discuss my medication and after filling her in on my condition and discussing my intrusion, she decided to flag me and trigger a safeguarding warning. Without any attempt of getting to know me or speak one of a number of therapists i had worked with, both OCD related and not. Now because i work in education, im fully preparing for my career to be over and life to be upturned. Does anyone have any words of advice on this subject?

enchiladasaucee

Date posted: 3y

I’m so sorry; I can totally see how anxiety inducing something like this can be. I’ve had a lot of “what if’s” regarding this type of situation, but this is the best advice I can give: 1. Your career ending is most likely worst case scenario. Think to yourself how many times “worst case scenario” has been the actual scenario 2. Remember that thought does not equal action. It totally feels like we’ve committed all these great sins, but at the end of the day, it’s all in our heads. Which SUCKS! But you never did anything. Even in a situation where people want to investigate you or whatever, there’s no evidence for anything. Because you haven’t actually committed any crimes. 3. I’m super new to therapy, so I’m not sure if this is an option, but is there any way your therapist would be able to vouch for you? Or your psychiatrist? I’d recommend having them reach out to your GP and let her know that you have OCD, are being treated for it, and that causes some pretty intense intrusion that you’d never act on 4. I had a friend tell me that it’s not a great idea to discuss OCD with someone other than your therapist/someone else who has OCD, because unfortunately for us, people don’t understand this disease. They think it’s “gotta clean and be organized!” And have probably never heard of subsections like POCD. My recommendation is to not open up about your intrusions unless it’s someone who you can truly trust and also understands how someone with OCD’s brain works. I know it’s a little late for that in this scenario, but I’d keep in mind for next time. People don’t get it. It’s harmful, but this is not a well educated disorder for most people. Hope this helps a little or puts your mind at ease. I know it feels like your life and future are over right now, trust me, I’ve been there, but it’s almost never as bad as you think. Try your best to take the most productive next steps forward. :)

cathiebeth

Date posted: 3y

You need to talk to her right away. If you can't or don't get anywhere, talk to another doctor in the practice about it. I totally agree with @enchiladasauce, but I also think you need to be proactive, of only to calm the thoughts. Also, not mentioning OCD outside of therapy with the ones treating you for it (and also trusted friends or family) is a great idea. Sometimes I would go into work and panic that I forgot to lock my car doors, but I never made it seem like an issue. People at work tease me that I have OCD, but they don't know I actually have it. I just laugh with them. I also work in a school (elementary) and wouldn't want anyone there to know about it.

Abuchs

Date posted: 23w

New therapist - Please, I'm scared

It's going to be a year since I started the worst POCD episode of my life. I got diagnosed almost a year ago too, but the frequency of our sessions wasn't ideal and also I was in a very bad state (24/7 anxious and couldn't leave my bed) so I started taking medication a few months ago. But when I started with the meds my therapist kind of ghosted me? She said she's going to be very busy until May this year. That's why I booked an appointment with a new therapist my psychiatrist recommended. But I am deeply scared the moment I tell her everything she's going to send the police to my house and my life is going to end. Please help! How do I calm down? Can that actually happen?

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Lena1998

Date posted: 22w

Harm OCD made worse by psychiatrist visit

I went to talk to a psychiatrist based off my Nocd therapists recommendation. I had a very hard week beforehand where I had anxiety so bad I couldn't leave my bed. It seems like once I get my period my anxiety and everything dissipated some so I talked to the psychiatrist. Anyways, I was immediately put off by her because she told me she didn't have any information on me included in the referral for one reason or another. So I had to basically "fill her in" on my life story. I have anxiety disorder, panic disorder, OCD and PTSD. I told her these things and how hard the last week had been. She started asking questions like I had bipolar disorder, which I don't have. She then wanted me to take buspar and Zoloft TOGETHER daily. I know for a fact you never start two medications daily at once. You don't know which one is causing symptoms if you do. So I immediately didn't like that. I asked her about Zoloft specifically daily because it is an SSRI what I should do if it gave me thoughts of harm for myself. She told me "just go to the hospital".... Now, I don't wanna say that was the worst possible thing she could have said to me, but it was. Because now my OCD is spiraling that just my general harm OCD thoughts are enough to mean I need to go to the hospital. It had been 2 days and I cannot stop obsessing that maybe I'm depressed or suicidal because of this. I know I don't want anything to happen to me. I love my family and my friends. I am scared of death. But the thought is sticky and it's been so, so frustrating. My anxiety has been so frustrating. I feel so lost and like nothing I'm trying to fix my issues is working very well. NOCD therapy has been one of the only things to help in the long term, but I still get terrified of certain obsessions like suicide. I don't really know what to do, if anyone has any advice or any personal experience that may help, anything would be nice right now. I've felt so lost trying to figure it all out.

Sam0506

Date posted: 19w

Should I share my ocd diagnosis with new employer?

I posted the other day about my subtype of staring ocd but I’m supposed to start a new job next week. I work in wellness/beauty and will be seeing people half naked. It doesn’t trigger me as I’m treating clients but only when I’m not supposed to be looking (like normal interactions). It happens when people wear very revealing clothes or are super curvy and my eye goes to that area. It also happens when people are adjusting themselves and my eye goes to their hands. It’s very embarrassing and I quit my last job because of this and I don’t want to make more people feel uncomfortable. It left me very depressed and hopeless. It’s such a frustrating type of ocd to deal with because it impacts me financially and socially. I just want to feel okay. Anyways, I’m writing this because I’m wondering if I should share with my new employer about this issue so I don’t weird anyone out or keep it to myself? I’m not sure what to do. I need money as I have a mortgage and two kids and would like to help my husband. I’m currently on Zoloft 50mg, have done therapy but this is such a hard type to treat as it’s not the cleaning type. I know I’m not supposed to ask for advice about what to do but I need to know so I can make a decision and not get cold feet.

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