Scared of getting help

I was afraid of group therapy or any therapy too. I didnt want to have to take medication. But I had do much support there and at home, I just did it and got help. Now Im here for OCD therapy. Im nervous but I need help & pleasantly surprised at all the support in this app. ((HUGS)). Im still worried about some parts it. Oh yeah, one cooing skill I learned years ago was think of the worse case in my situation, figure out what I cam do about it if anything. Usually the worse was way overblown but of I could “plan” how to deal w it then it didnt seem so bad. Takes practice. Sorry for the long reply. Im new here . Haha

Sorry about what your struggling with. I know what it is like. I have shed tears and sweat from anxiety saying “No” to OCD. I have been with NOCD for 1 1/2 years and it has been a huge help. The counselors at NOCD have heard it all before so we can’t surprise them. They really understand how to help those with OCD. The counseling I have gotten through NOCD has put me in a much better place. The only difference between you and me is what triggers us. I know you can say “No” to OCD 👍.

I hear you. I hope it might help to know that these fears are soo common, and I have had many of them myself. The good news is, OCD specialists (including those at NOCD) have seen & heard these from many clients, so there is really no surprising them! I was really up front with my therapist about these concerns, especially when I was nervous to discuss more taboo themes, and it helped immensely. It might also help to know that often, these fears are just another way OCD keeps us stuck and prevents us from getting the support we need. They’re obsessions just like any others. I would say, take it one step at a time. You don’t have to share everything with a therapist immediately, it’s normal to build trust over time and open up more as you feel ready. At the same time, being honest that you’re having these fears will help them support you better. Seeking help is scary, and sometimes we have to do scary things to start messing with OCD’s pattern. I think of it like this: in OCD treatment, we choose to have short term discomfort, in exchange for long term wellbeing. I know taking that first step can feel like the hardest, so big shoutout to you for considering it!