feeling embarrassed

I feel so embarrassed in my sessions. I have a nocd therapist and every session she asks what I want to work on and has me come up with an exposure and idk the whole thing feels so embarrassing, i don't want to say the wrong thing or come up with a stupid exposure. I cry after every session because I feel so put on the spot and so embarrassed and I feel like i'm so difficult for her. idk what to do it makes me want to quit therapy all together. ive had good sessions in the past but its so hard to get past the embarrassment every time idk what my problem is.

Username: Anonymous813Anonymous813

Date posted: 33w ago

Deep breath. Calm down. Ask her what she would think would be preferable to work on. like tell her you’re unsure of what to do, so it’d be best for her to lead and give you some ideas.

Username: EstridEstrid

Date posted: 33w ago

Tell her how you feel❤️

Username: elliss2elliss2

Date posted: 33w ago

Believe me, you’re surely not difficult for her😉. Cool that you’re doing therapy, I hope it will help you with your recovery 🙏. But I don’t believe a second that you’re too challenging or something like that.

Username: BobbyIX32BobbyIX32

Date posted: 33w ago

hey there, i totally get how tough it can feel to be so open in therapy, especially when it comes to creating exposures. it's really brave of you to keep showing up even when it feels super hard. 🌟 i'm dealing with a different ocd theme myself, but i've found some resources that really help me out when i'm stuck or feeling low. one thing that's been a game-changer for me is this app called "unstuck ocd therapy tools." my local ocd support group recommended it, and it's great because it gives you ai-personalized guidance and exercises right when you need them. also, i've found the ocd stories podcast super helpful; it's full of insights and experiences from others who are navigating the same waters. might be worth checking out. 🎧

Username: PhillipFillip1PhillipFillip1

Date posted: 33w ago

i have this app and i love it.. just a shame that more folks in the OCD community dont know about it yet!!

Username: worryqueen

Date posted: 4y ago

does anyone else feel like they have to tell their therapist EVERYTHING? like i’ve had this obsession bugging me this week and it’s about a topic i’d rather not bring up out of embarrassment but i feel like i have to tell her and if i don’t then i’ll never be able to figure it out,,,

Username: alex l

Date posted: 2y ago

i want to start erp therapy but i’m so afraid to say my thoughts out loud bc even though i know i don’t be judged i’m so scared bc i feel like the therapist might judge me in her head and that i’ll be extremely embarrassed

Username: Lulu_20

Date posted: 2y ago

OCD even in therapy

Does anyone feel guilty after therapy? I know I have experienced guilt after my therapy session and start obsessing on if I was talking too much or if I said something wrong? Does anyone feel embarrassed sometimes when they share what their OCD makes them do with compulsions? I know logically that there is nothing wrong with sharing in therapy, or being open and honest to receive help, but sometimes my OCD makes me question it and doubt myself, and I wanted to see if anyone could relate?

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