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I'm also doubting if I should buy her program. But I can assure you, it isn't a scam, you really can help you recover.
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Overcoming OCD is a self-help book which is great
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I honestly don't think a book will be enough right now and I also don't manage my own money to even buy it, I'd need permission from my parents.. I don't function and my OCD has taken over my life completely. I honestly have depression from living with so much OCD too and suicidal thoughts as a result of it. Sorry I just am losing hope the last few months. I wanna have a life again so badly. This got a bit like a rant but I just had to write it up sorry.
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Chellie, I feel your pain. In terms of a therapist that can help I suggest Steven philipson. He’s a world reknowned therapist that knows his stuff. His practice is amazing. It takes time and your going to have relapses. With ERP and time you will feel better. I been suffering for 3 years now and my pain from my anxiety/OCD is tough. I get it
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Hes knowledgeable but the clinicians under him are the worst! Not properly trained or supervised. It feels like a scam going there. They work under him to open their own clinics or side hustles and charge huge amounts of money. Disinterested in clients or preparing for sessions. Horrible experience.
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If you can see a therapist who specializes in OCD in person, one on one, that’s best. People who do, recover faster and with better results. Tell your parents that you want/need help from a professional. You don’t have to explain every thought/theme you’re suffering from or convince them it’s OCD, just let them know that you are in fact suffering and you cant get out of it alone. Ask for an OCD specialist. It will be hard to ask for help, but your life will be so much better off if you can tackle it early.
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Chellie, do your parents know about your OCD? Cause perhaps they might see the book as a good investment. It's perfect if you can't afford expensive therapy.
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NOCD has therapists
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Yeah they know and we've been trying to get medical help in real life, to get hospitalised even, it's just that the waiting list for treatment takes so long... I have been waiting for months already and I should expect another year's wait until I can get help, it is crazy honestly. I've even tried with insurance to get to speed up the waiting list but they don't do that because too many people ask it or something... the waiting drives me nuts. I'm sure I'm not the only one with this issue but my goodness therapists who give specialised ERP is hard to find...
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If you’re in an area where resources are limited, online therapy can be a great solution. You can choose from facilities all over the world and get help much faster. Here’s one to start: https://ocdla.com/telephone-online-therapy-ocd-anxiety
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There’s an incredible one with NOCD right in this app. All you do is hit the therapist button
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@Sms-NOCD Thanks
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- 21w
I’m considering trying therapy through nocd. This is too heavy for me to try and hold in anymore. I had a really bad night last night. I don’t want to use my mom’s insurance so I’d be self pay. Has anyone tried and is it worth it in your opinion? I’m afraid this is starting to affect my relationship and even my job+ feels more debilitating than ever. I think it might be time I’m also so shy. I wish I could do text therapy rather than phone visit 😫 any advice? I’m sure it’s not as bad as I imagine it’ll be. If anything I’ll bet it’s nice and I won’t feel the need to hold back. I’m also not diagnosed yet, has anyone gotten a diagnosis from doing therapy this way?
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I don't have an official OCD diagnosis, although I am near enough certain I have it after a long year of distressing intrusive thoughts and compulsions that have strongly affected my life. Unfortunately though, I do not have the opportunity or the finances to get checked or go to therapy for a good few months at least. Due to this, I have taken it upon myself to teach myself techniques to tackle it and to reduce and not engage in compulsions, as I did not want to take the risk of getting even worse before being able to get help (and desperation lol). For the first time in the past year I feel like I'm finally making some progress in getting better since incorporating these techniques into my life as my symptoms have become more manageable (minus the obvious bad days) at the time being. Is self-recovery actually possible? Has anyone managed to recover without a therapist's help?
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These treatments are not designed for OCD sufferers because they treat OCD like a logic disorder when OCD is very far from that. Hence why, many patients do not recover with these treatments. ⭐️ Talk therapy involves doing a lot of compulsions like rumination, reassurance-seeking, trying to figure out your thoughts, Etc. ⭐️ Similarly, standard ICBT also involves compulsions such as arguing with your thoughts. For example, if you have POCD, your therapist might say “you know you’re not p*do so just ignore the thoughts.” This is reassurance and can turn into another compulsion called thought-blocking. ‼️A reputable therapist here (Tracie Ibrahim) has told us in a support group that ICBT isn’t even evidence-based (even though people claim that it is) ⭐️ Beware of Instagram “coaches” who want your money and say they specialize in a very specific subtype of OCD (ex. relationship OCD). A good ERP therapist would know that all OCD subtypes are treated the same way so the subtype shouldn’t matter. An ERP therapist should be knowledgeable in all of them because all OCD is just OCD. One of the only things that may differ is the type of exposures you have to do. ⭐️ Also, I suggest you do not use drugs & alcohol as a crutch. You will struggle with your OCD without those, which can possibly lead to addictions. Those substances can even increase your OCD symptoms. ❤️ What I do recommend for OCD recovery: ERP therapy, behavioral activation, ACT, mindfulness, self-compassion, OCD community support, healthy distractions, bonding time with family and friends, and healthy lifestyle habits. These habits include healthy eating (try to stay away from processed foods), going out on nature walks, consistent sleep, and consistent exercise. Let me know in the comments below if you have any extra tips for what’s been helping you through your OCD journey👇
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