I dont know where to start getting help

I don’t know who to talk to, how I can tell my GP about my OCD problems, or where to even look for affordable therapy. I have doubts that therapy will even help me considering the already messed up state im in, it feels so irreversible. I feel so effed up. All i want is some professional help, I never had therapy before in my life so i don’t know what it’s like and how the process goes. Plus im scared I’ll end up wasting my money on someone who can’t help. There’s too much of a whirlwind going on in my mind right now.

Young adults with OCD

Amara

Date posted: 49w

It's important to remember that seeking help is a courageous step toward better mental health. It's not wasting money, they give their knowledge that they gathered during years and all their efforts. We spend a lot of money on many things every day and never hesitate to do so. How can spending money on our health, making our lives better, and being happy or living a fulfilling life be considered a waste of money? (GP) is a good place to start. You can schedule an appointment with your GP to discuss your OCD symptoms. They can provide an initial assessment and refer you to a mental health professional or therapist who specialist in OCD. Therapy is a collaborative process where you work with a trained professional to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The therapist will provide support, guidance, and tools to help you manage your OCD symptoms. It's essential to find a therapist who specializes in OCD and with whom you feel comfortable. Remember, recovery is possible, and seeking help is a positive step towards improving your mental health. It's okay to feel scared or overwhelmed, but reaching out for support is a brave decision.

Anonymous

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 21w

Without therapy for months . Please help. Please

I had to cancel my therapy because it was no longer available with my insurance. And I just kind of feel hopeless with OCD. Even when I was doing therapy, I think my OCD started getting too complicated for my therapist and she didn’t even know what to do. My fears are so complex it’s crazy. So my big fear is my OCD being bad and being super depressed again like I was a few months ago in high school. I attended a public highschool for a semester and started the worst flare up I’ve ever had. I was harshly bullied for no reason whatsoever, and not accepted by anyone. I am an athletic kid who usually keeps to himself so I didn’t understand why people targeted me, especially when I wanted nothing to do with them. From August to now ( March) I CANNOT grasp hold of my OCD. I am very hard on myself about it. Going into dangers anytime I see one so I can expose myself. But constantly obsessing about if I’m doing enough for my OCD. And comparing myself to how I use to be, before the flare ups. From the moment I wake up to the moment I go to sleep I’m obsessing about my OCD and if it’s bad and comparing. Another HUGE fear of mine is being treated differently because I have OCD. So being bullied for so long I always assumed it was because I was shy and didn’t want to stand up for myself - due to my OCD- so I blamed myself for everything that continued to happen, . from people bullying me in the past . The people at that highschool were downright crazy. Even the teachers and coaches had major issues and I’m so glad to be out of there, but I still obsess the same everyday and hold so much resentment for that school and when I try to let it go, I just feel more passive pain and obsess even more about it weather my ocd is okay or not. I feel mentally sick. Please someone give me some advice for my fears, because I feel like I’m doing everything in my power to expose myself to everything but nothings working.

Anonymous

Date posted: 15w

Venting and need some advice

I really do want to go to therapy or psychiatrist to diagnosed my OCD and give me a treatment but it costs a lot. OCD ruins my life and consumes my mind I wish I can take a break from my own brain. Having OCD but undiagnosed feels like I’m crazy because people think I made that up but they don’t know how I’m struggling since I was a kid. So anyone have an advice for treat OCD especially checking OCD that doesn’t cost money? because I don’t work yet..🥲

mysticalmads

Date posted: 12w

Advice on getting help

Hi I’m currently undiagnosed but am so sick of the way I’m living that I’ve decided I seriously need to get help. I need advice on 1. How to tell my parents that I need help and 2. The process. The first part is hard because a couple years ago I talked to my mom about having OCD but she brushed it off and said “everyone has anxiety” so I just never brought it up again. I’m also a bit ashamed for some reason, I don’t know why, to bring it up to them and I feel scared. For the second part what’s the process of getting diagnosed and getting medication and therapy. Where do I get diagnosed and do I have to start therapy before getting medicated? Thanks so much for the help.

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