NotAnonymous
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- 2y
OCDwontownmeOCDwontownme
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- 2y
I understand. Meds alone aren't enough. You need to practice ERP. And I know you might not understand that. I also don't understand ERP, and I am miserable. But you can learn, and you can slowly improve. I know it seems hopeless right now, but you can do it! I used to have pocd, and it was horrible. But as I practiced ERP, I learned to take care of it. I am now mostly free of pedophilic obsession OCD. I do occasionally have intrusive thoughts, but I have learned to quickly deal with them.
AnonymousAnonymous
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y
@OCDwontownme What tools do you use?
OCDwontownmeOCDwontownme
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- 2y
@Anonymous It really depends on what your subtypes are. Knowing pocd, I say maybe I am attracted to this kid, maybe I'm not. I know it's unsettling, but that's the point. You want to lean in to the fear. If you don't already see a therapist, I would recommend someone who specializes in OCD treatment.
NicaNica
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- 2y
No medication works on me and I’ve recovered from OCD. It’s definitely hard but it’s possible.
Local.HooliganLocal.Hooligan
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- 2y
I understand the frustration, I tried a dozen medications before finding the ones that worked for me. While it takes more than just medications to see improvements (Exposure Response and Prevention is a big tool for OCD) - they certainly help. Have you ever heard of GeneSight testing? In short, they find what medications have a higher probability of working based on your genetics! Here is the website: https://genesight.com/ I have not done it myself, but I have heard amazing things from those I attended group therapy with. I wish you the best of luck!
FightingBackFightingBack
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- 2y
@Rabies.MP3 Also, I learned that the dosages prescribed for ocd are generally a lot higher than for like depression or anxiety. Make sure your prescribing doc knows how to prescribe for OCD specifically
AnonymousAnonymous
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y
I can’t afford therapy and I just laid off my job. Can any of you please share tips you learned in therapy?
OCDwontownmeOCDwontownme
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- 2y
I would recommend the OCD and anxiety YouTube channel. They cover most subtypes.
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