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There is an ocd workbook that really helped me based in mindfulness
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- 5y ago
I learned all of my tools I use everyday from here not from any of the therapist I have seen
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Please can you tell what is your OCD is about
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- 5y ago
I'm dutch too. Our system sucks, I've also been waiting since april/march I think (on a list) and finally I heard I need to wait 3 more months.
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To clarify that's been 7 months of waiting. And honestly I still do not believe it until I see it as my experiences with mental health services has been that they usually do not keep their word with waiting lists, calling or emailing back, etc. Most frustrating field ever I swear.
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- 5y ago
Hah my doctor lacks empathy personally. Once I get into treatment in the clinic I'll switch doctors, he is known to be uhh very much not a people person lmao. Won't switch now though because I know it is already a mess with the paperwork as it is and switching doctors would complicate that even more. Seriously I had an intake with a clinic, asked multiple times if the other party had sent their stuff to them, and when I arrived there for the intake they said 'We don't have your information and cannot treat you or start without it'. I don't know if I am super unlucky or if administration is some type of rocket science because my god, I have so many stories about paperwork just not being delivered/provided when necessary.
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- 19w ago
I tried contacting NOCD, but they said that they didn't accept my insurance, and even if they did, I'd have to provide co-payment. I felt devastated because I'm afraid of going to a therapist who will misunderstand me. I can't afford therapy at the moment but I might be able to in a few months. Are there any alternatives for self therapy?
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- 17w ago
Hi everyone. I'm feeling kinda scared because I have to wait a whole month to start ERP therapy, but I feel like I need to start doing exposures now because the longer I wait, the more anxiety I get. It just feels like the OCD monster is getting worse. One thing that helps me is asking one person about an obsession I have...asking a person that I trust, and then doing an exposure after I get the "ok" to do it. I feel like I do need 1 reassurance and then I can go ahead and do it. I know i'm not supposed to ask for reassurance at all, but i dont think you're supposed to do ERP on your own right? Does anyone have any suggestions for what to do while waiting for therapy? PS-the reason there is a wait is bc she's on vacation. After she's back we will meet regularly.
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- 14w ago
I feel really scared and worried that the therapist I find on NOCD might not be effective, and instead of getting better, I might end up feeling worse. I’m afraid that if I don’t feel any progress, I’ll want to switch therapists, but my mom might get impatient with me. I worry that she’ll lose faith in therapy, stop paying for it, and think it’s a waste of time and money. I know therapy takes time and it’s not a quick fix, but I’m scared that things won’t go the way I hope. What if I don’t connect with the therapist? What if they don’t understand my OCD as well as I need them to? I’ve already been struggling so much, and the thought of going through another disappointment is exhausting. I’m only 14, and I feel stuck because I can’t manage this on my own. I need help, but I also need my mom to stay patient and supportive through this process. I’m scared that if things don’t improve fast enough, she’ll give up on paying for therapy. I don’t know what to do, and it’s making me feel really anxious. I just want to get better, but what if nothing works out?
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