Hello everyone. I was wondering if there is anyone else on her that is finally getting the help they always needed at an older age. I am 62, and have had a lot of therapy that didn't really do much for me.
Welcome and congratulations! There are so many of us that are finding this treatment later in life - I am 54 and I have been in treatment for 16 months and it has made such a huge difference in my life. I am so happy that you have found treatment.
Hello! Welcome! It’s never too late for help and so happy you found this app as it offers a lot. Seeing an OCD specialized therapist is a game changer. I wish you luck on your OCD recovery journey. I’ll be rooting for you!
Thank you so much!
Hello and welcome! I’m so glad you’ve found the help you always needed. I’m 25 now, but struggled with OCD for 15+ years before I learned about ERP & got the treatment that changed my life, so definitely resonate with it being a long time coming. I share the experience of having other kinds of talk therapy that didn’t help much and in some cases made my OCD symptoms worse. Now I know how common that is! I hope you find a supportive community here 💜
I am lucky and started treatment when I was 15, but even so, I can relate to going through therapy that didn't help first. Unfortunately, a lot of therapists don't know much about OCD. It really helped me to find an ERP specialist because ERP is the main therapy recommended for OCD. Good for you for sticking with it! When therapy feels like it isn't helping, it can be hard to put in the work to find a new therapist, especially when you are really struggling. When I found an OCD/ERP specialist, though, it was life-changing and so worth the search. Wishing you well in your recovery journey :)
A huge thank you to everyone. I am new to the app. I’m 28 years old and only recently discovered that my thoughts are a result of my OCD. It’s been so reassuring to hear other people managing the same thoughts I’ve been having.
I’m starting NOCD. I had several years of cbt as a child (well over 20 years ago) and I see a trauma therapist. But now I’ll be seeking further help for OCD and just really scared. CBT wasn’t helpful for me. How has ERP been helpful for you? Do you feel like you’ll finally get your life back? I’m consumed by my obsessions 😢 Would love others feedback if ERP helped you ❤️
I just recently turned 51 and take medication for ocd but STILLhave major issues--i need some hope--🥰
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