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I am going to tell you something that is very unorthodox. Actually I am going to phrase it a way that does not seem like a suggestion and people go crazy here. "I have found that life coaches, people who overcame OCD themselves through mindfulness and ERP and way more affordable, are way more effective in helping people with OCD that PhDs in Psychology. I don't know, I might only be speaking from experience but from 5 therapist, out of which 4 were PhDs nobody helped me more than a girl who had suffered herself and now was a behavioural specialist with only a bachelors degree. She runs the support group I go to and still go to her for advice much more than my own therapist. I might be completely wrong but that has been my experience. The best help many times is free.
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you can do different help, asking ways to recover on this app or attending meet ups in your state if they have them. if you have instagram or twitter, ocdrecoveryuk is an AMAZING account all about ocd. has helped me tremendously
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I don’t have a support system, but it’s by choice. I choose not to tell anyone about my OCD. Only my boyfriend knows and I’ve told my best friend a little bit about it. I just prefer to keep things to myself. FernandoV-thank you. I’ve always felt deep inside that I could overcome it on my own. For the most part I have, I’ll just go thru phases every couple months or so where it gets really bad. I also study psychology and plan on getting my behavioral technician license so it’s kind of ironic lol
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Do you have a support system irl? Family, friends, etc.?
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I think a local support group would be a great low cost option for you. There are also lots of great books and workbooks out there that can help you do more on your own. https://ocdla.com/ocdreadings
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I'm going through a rough time. I used to think medication would brighten my world, but if anything, it's muted it. The physical anxiety is less, and I felt okay(ish) for a while, but things are getting bad again. I'm so afraid I'll never get to a point where I feel safe in my body and in my mind. Today is the first day I've cried in... I don't know how long. But I didn't feel the relief I thought I would. Initially, I did, but it morphed into dread, and now I'm sitting by myself, trying not to panic. I really want to begin seeing a therapist for OCD, but I don't know how much my insurance covers. There's just so much on my mind right now. A whole bunch of old themes are resurfacing. I wish I could've been given a different path in life. I'm trying to stay strong. It's just really difficult. I feel like I'm being sent back to square one :(
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