How to prepare for your first session with NOCD?

I have an appointment this Wednesday and it’s my first one and I’ve been told the first 2 appointments are diagnostic appointments Obviously initially im anxious as I’m sure most people usually are. I’m anxious that I’m going to be told it’s not ocd (classic) and I’m worried I’ve been doing things wrong (in how I handle my ocd) I just wanted to ask if anyone has any pointers or tips for preparing for the first 2 sessions? I want to be honest and be prepared but I also feel anxious to speak about all my intrusions, obsessions etc. Anyways if anyone has any advice I’d appreciate it, Thank you :) Izzy I’m not sure if this is triggering but I included a trigger warning just in case <3

NatSwai

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 24w

You’ve got the right idea to go in wanting to be honest. Just focus on fulfilling that value and be as open and honest as possible with your therapist. It may feel very clinical but they are there to help and eventually it will feel less so. Trust me when I say that your therapist has probably heard it all and they are more than likely incredibly compassionate and kind hearted. You have nothing to be worried about! I wish you the best of luck and I’m proud of you for taking a step for yourself ❤️

izzyyyy24

Date posted: 24w

@NatSwai This is great advice! Thank you so much <3 definitely gonna be as honest as I can be whilst still trying to establish trust and some type of rapport! Thanks again <3

izzyyyy24

Date posted: 24w

@NatSwai Sorry I have a question if you would be able to answer that would be great. I just wanted to ask if it’s okay for me to bring notes to the appointment. I have written out a few of my obsessions and compulsions and was wondering if you think theyd be okay with that?

NatSwai

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 24w

@izzyyyy24 Omg yes!! In fact now that you’ve reminded me I did the exact same thing and yes definitely recommend doing that

izzyyyy24

Date posted: 24w

@NatSwai Oh that’s great to hear I have lots of notes I was worried I wouldn’t be able to use them lol

Anonymous

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 24w

It’s definitely scary, I cried my first session. Being vulnerable is a very uncomfortable thing but just know they are there to help you not judge you! Be as honest as you can so they can help you become the best version of you. You got this and I’m proud of you!

izzyyyy24

Date posted: 24w

@Anonymous Thank you so much I will definitely try my hardest hopefully all goes well. I also have the feeling I might cry but we’ll see lol

bee.buzz

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 25w

curious!!

i am starting NOCD therapy on monday and was just curious on others’ experiences! what happens in your sessions, generally speaking? how do you feel during and after? i’m excited but also nervous to start. i’ve been in talk therapy for years with minimal improvement with my ocd, so im hopeful to start feeling better.

Jordan2025!

Date posted: 24w

I am very nervous to start

I am extremely nervous for my first session with a NOCD therapist. I feel myself tapping and counting more, what if he doesn’t like me? What if I’m not open enough? What if I talk too much? What if I tell things I don’t want to tell. Is this the right platform for OCD/ROCD ? Can’t sleep.

AbbeyRoad.01

Date posted: 23w

Anxious about starting Therapy

My name is Abbey and I’m a 14 year old girl struggling with OCD, I don’t like to say my OCD is severe but it’s the truth. I haven’t been officially diagnosed but I’m still being treated for it kinda via medication by my doctor. The reason I’m nervous about starting my therapy journey is I’m worried the therapist won’t understand what im saying or take it the wrong way and think I’m a bad person even though I know I’m a good hearted person. If you have any tips to overcome my fear of therapy please share! ✌️🧡

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