- Username
- Traps65
- Date posted
- 14d ago
- Older adults with OCD
- Harm OCD
OCD therapy
Hello everyone. What do you do if your spouse really doesn’t believe you have OCD and doesn’t like to spend money on therapy? I’m retired and on a fixed income. Thanks.
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- User type
- Member advocate
- Username
- Kyle
- Date posted
- 9d ago
Hi there, I'm sorry to hear it's been difficult to get your spouse to understand what you're going through. My biggest advice is showing them resources! We have many articles on our site, as well as our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4ycJNahDdtGbANIhcbifQ. These can really allow someone to understand what OCD can actually be like, versus what it is stigmatized as in society.
- User type
- Therapist
- Username
- Stacy Quick
- Date posted
- 9d ago
This must be so difficult for sure. I hope that you have people in your life that can support you and who are willing to learn more about OCD. Can you join a support group? A lot more insurances now cover OCD treatment, I would recommend that you contact your insurance directly to see if this can be covered. I wish you the best.
- User type
- Therapist
- Username
- Stacy Quick
- Date posted
- 9d ago
Maybe you could also show them this:https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/how-to-respond-when-your-partner-has-ocd