It's the worst feeling knowing what you need to do to help yourself but not feeling able too, not being able to find the help you so desperately need. I can't do it alone I've tried and failed. I need professional help and can't wait for the stupid NHS for another year. The state of the mental health service in the UK is something I feel so strongly about, it needs sorting but no chance with bloody Boris Johnson and this tory government. the guy is an idiot.

I'm so sorry❤I wish I knew how to help. I know how stressful securing healthcare can be. Stay strong❤?

The USA is way worse, believe me. At least you guys can get private therapy for 50 or 60 pounds. Here in the USA is from 150-250 dlls. --- I lived in the U.K for a year and I took advantage of that to go to therapy -Lol.

What would be helpful to you? What things would be helpful online? The thing is that to become an OCD specialist one only needs a Bachelors degree. So I am trying to come up with some possible solutions to make it more accessible online.

Thank you maroon.. That's very kind of you ☺️❤️ it really is a stressful time right now. I've been looking for weeks now and spoke to many different people and just had no luck.?

Yeah - I remember that. I was wondering if you have read some OCD books and if so, what are the gaps that could potentially be filled by an OCD specialist online who does not charge a lot.

I completely understand. - Have you checked for options online in the USA? Since your currency is worth more in US dlls there might be people able to help. Even Online Support with an OCD specialist is super helpful. I was on a wait list at the behavioural clinic too and in the meantime I did Skype sessions with an OCD expert from Mexico City - She only treated OCD patients and she was Super knowledgeable.

Have you checked this out? https://ocdla.com/telephone-online-therapy-ocd-anxiety

No I haven't but I will now. Thank you so much ?

As far as I've heard they are very helpful and you could just email them to see prices. Or look into other English speaking countries - If you speak other languages, even in those countries where they speak those languages. -- I completely get what you mean. I felt so alone for the longest time until I found a great specialist who saved my life. You'll find it too - you have the willingness, so it's just a matter of time. Hold tight.

Thank you for all your help and advice I really appreciate it ☺️ Good to know I'm not alone in this and there's kind people like you trying to help. I definitely feel alone, but feel less alone having this app I dread to think how bad I'd be without it! I just know I need professional help from a therapist to be able to move forward, I'm trying to do as much as I can to help myself but sometimes it's just not enough. Thank you though ☺️

That's ridiculous Fernando! I'm sorry to hear that. I spose it's bad everywhere isn't it. The whole world needs to sort this mental health crisis out. I did find one didn't I a therapist who does online, remember me saying she didn't know what erp was but said something about hirerachy of Challenges. I'm just not convinced she's got enough experience in treating ocd paitents. Especially harm ocd, she said she'd had one client abroad who has harm ocd but didn't go into much detail..

Honestly what would be helpful is just someone who at least has alot of experience in ocd I know to find a specialist it's difficult but just finding someone with a lot of experience with treating ocd and someone who can do cbt and erp I've contacted so many from the UKs counselling directory. Some have ignored me others have got back to me and said they don't have enough experience and especially not in my theme of ocd, half of them don't seem to know what erp is. It's so frustrating. It's mostly my fault I'm in such a bad way but I'm trying so desperately to seek help and I'm not having any luck

I have read Jon hershfields overcoming harm ocd, I even tried to do some of the exercises from the book you know acceptance and motivation scripts flooding scripts. The flooding script was overwhelming I got half way through it and couldn't continue. Ive watched a few videos on YouTube listened to podcasts

I really want to give that women a go, maybe at least just a couple of sessions but I haven't got money to waste and I'm worried she Could do more harm than good. I desperately want to get myself out of this but I admit I'm not strong enough to do it alone

I consider myself a strong person I've pulled myself out of tough situations depression and anxiety and even ocd but this is the worst point I've ever been at with my ocd. I'm at rock bottom

I feel like I'm just feeling sorry for myself and ranting but I just don't know how much longer I can deal with it on my own. ? And thanks Fernando that's not a bad idea at all! I spose I can look into it now thanks for the suggestion didn't think if that myself! I was worried about online and Skype sessions but a few people have said it's been helpful. I suppose I could give that one a go that I found but if she's no good for me after a couple of sessions I need a back up plan!

I haven't followed along with this whole conversation, but to the best of my knowledge a general doctor can prescribe medication for ocd, at least in the US. So if you're already going in for a general checkup, it might make sense to ask your doctor

if you're wanting to go the medication route, at least