If so, what’s the process? I have yet to be diagnosed with OCD, NOCD will be my first experience with therapy. I’m just a bit nervous for my first session and wondering what I should expect.
yes they can! for me i just told her my symptoms and possible themes i’ve had as well as the current one and the severity and by the end she was able to diagnose me
@ocdgirl123 Thank you :))
Yes, that’s why they’re here and after you’re diagnosed, then they treat you with ERP.
My therapist confirmed 4 diagnoses, including OCD. They get to know you and you share your fears thoughts obsessions compulsions etc tor a couple sessions and then they diagnose you
@cprock17 Thank you 😊
Hi there! Within your first two sessions you will be able to be assessed by a therapist and if you have OCD, they will diagnosis you with it. The first session is normally just answering many questions, the second session will be similar but may be a little less structured. I definitely suggest starting ERP therapy with a NOCD therapist! It is what really helped me on my OCD recovery journey.
@Emily Cruce I have my first appointment with a therapist!! :)) I’m just a little nervous with the first session and I was wondering what to expect. Thank you for your help !!
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 :)
I’ll be starting NOCD therapy on Monday, any words of advice?
hey guys, i've been seeing a general therapist because i didn't know if i had ocd or not, but then she did end up diagnosing me with ocd so now i know i do (i also went through nocd and they diagnosed me too but stopped because its too expensive) the thing is, my current therapist is a general therapist and is NOT specialized in ocd care and hasn't given ERP before, she's learning for me and we've done two exporsure sessions but i can't stop from thinking about how she's not the upmost qualified for this, she's helping though and i've gotten better since i've started seeing her, idk if it's just my ocd being picky or what, anyone go through something similar and have any advice?
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