If you have been thinking about looking into therapy but you haven't yet, what's holding you back? Maybe the support of the community can help you take that step to feeling better!
lack of access. not in the states or any of the regions that NOCD offers services in, and none of the psychiatrists that treat OCD in my country seem to specialize in ERP. also, it feels scary to have to say my thoughts out loud to someone else.
Lack of access is such a real and frustrating challenge for so many people—you’re definitely not alone in that. And you're right, saying those thoughts out loud can feel incredibly scary and vulnerable. It takes a lot of courage to even acknowledge them, let alone speak them. Just know that you’re not alone, and it’s okay to take things at your own pace. 💛
My insurance is kinda weird. Also lack or support and lack of privacy at home. I dont have anywhere to talk without my family listening in and asking what im doing. They dont think i should get therapy bc they think everything is "normal" and I should just "stop thinking about these thoughts. Its not that hard". I wish I could stop these thoughts if not I wouldn't be on this app. Also I have had some tough experiences with therapy as a teen outside of NOCD so now getting therapy feels really scary to me. Just a lot of factors 🫠
Those are very common concerns, and you're not alone in feeling that way. Keep reaching out to the community. We are here to support you.
What stops me is a fear that I’ll be encouraged to accept that my fears may or may not be true when I know logically they’re not but keep doubting it and trying to prove them false.
Yes, yes, yes… that is so scary—and honestly, it’s scary for everyone at some point.
Fear that therapy would force me to face thoughts that I already “conquered”. But the fact that I’m avoiding them means I haven’t conquered them at all. But at least they don’t bother me as much. But I’m scared therapy would force me to face them and I fear that might set me back. Although when I think logically, obviously therapy would help in the long term 🤦🏽♂️
Honestly, if we polled the entire community, I think a huge number of people would say they’ve felt the exact same way—either now or at some point in their journey. What you’re feeling is incredibly common, and you’re not alone in this. There’s so much strength in simply sharing it. 💛
I’m currently in therapy for anxiety and my insurance provider won’t cover both therapies at the same time. I really love my current therapist for anxiety but I’m not sure she specializes in OCD. I haven’t been officially diagnosed, but suffer from intrusive thoughts and images (Harm OCD as I’ve read here) I’ve brought it up to my therapist but not sure if this is true OCD or a symptom of my generalized anxiety. All is so new to me, about 6 months now
Hi everyone, I’m reaching out here because I know this community understands the daily battles of living with OCD. Recently, I hit a really dark place and tried to take my own life. It’s been hard to admit, but I’m still here, and I’m trying to find a way forward. OCD feels relentless sometimes—the intrusive thoughts, the constant doubt, the cycles that never seem to end. It became so overwhelming that I didn’t see a way out. I know I need help, and I’m working on reaching out to professionals, but I also wanted to connect here. To those who’ve been in a similar place: What helped you keep going? How do you manage the darkest moments when OCD takes over? I feel like I’m holding on by a thread, but I’m holding on. Any advice, words of encouragement, or personal experiences would mean so much to me right now. Thank you for reading this, and for being part of a space where we can be honest about our struggles.
So you got to ask me anything… Now I’d like to ask you something! I’ve heard from Members that they were so scared coming to their first ERP session. They were terrified that I would think they were crazy, that I would tell them their worst fears were true. That I would confirm they are some form of a terrible person or have them hauled off to prison for their thoughts. I’ve also had Members share how they’re very scared to begin ERP treatment because they’ve researched enough to know it means facing the fear, without the compulsions that have kept them feeling safe (but not really safe) this entire time. They struggled to see how they could be capable of doing this, while simultaneously acknowledging that they did not want to live like this anymore. If you have had your first session, what were your thoughts before? Did you have any hesitations or fears going into it? How did it turn out? If you haven’t yet begun to work with an ERP specialist, what is holding you back?
Hello! I am trying out and looking to partake in therapy, but I literally don’t know what is good. So could use some personal perspectives. Thanks
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