Bad session today

I had a very bad session with a therapist today (NOT FROM NOCD). She basically told me I can’t be helped without medication, said I am too needy and if I keep being needy, people will continue to leave me, and my past trauma from relationships is my fault. I then had a second session with my old therapist who helped process and explain that OCD is lifelong and some people manage it but others have flare ups and I think I’m having a bad flare up (a month long basically) and that I may need medication which I’m terrified to go back on. Does it get better? Will I need meds? I’m scared. I don’t want to get worse and I don’t want these thoughts to scare me.

Dawnie30

Date posted: 16d ago

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I’m not a Doctor or Professional but I think that first Therapist that said those things was wrong for saying those things. I’m not a professional just my opinion. And I definitely think you can be helped and things will get better! Don’t be hard on yourself or blame yourself and your OCD and past trauma is not your fault! I know medicine can be scary for some people but I would continue to see professionals and be open to medication if professionals recommend it, because medication can help! I’m not a professional but just trying to help. Definitely keep talking to professionals and maybe even see more professionals and get the right help! Stay strong! You can get through this! May God bless you always and good luck!

Flying Socks

Date posted: 16d ago

Like in every other profession, there are good and bad therapists; no different than a good or bad accountant, chef, teacher etc. So when you meet a therapist that makes you feel unheard, unseen or uncomfortable of your struggles you know they aren’t good at what they are doing. This unfortunately happens every now and then and it’s not your fault. As for medication, you have a right to say no to something that will affect your body, you don’t have to if it distresses you and it’s ok to tell your therapist honestly that you wish to continue treatment without it. If they are forceful on it, they may not be the right person for you and that’s ok, there will be someone who understands your perspective. The goal of therapy is to validate what you’re going through and help you navigate your symptoms not to make you feel more aversive to therapy or force you into doing things you don’t want to do. I hope you receive a treatment plan you feel comfortable with. Best of luck🍀

mariela <3

Date posted: 16d ago

omgg whatt that’s crazy i’m so sorry that happened i’m in middle school and i’m still trying to navigate and i don’t know how to help my ocd if someone told me that i would be traumatized i’m sorry 💕

galina

Date posted: 16d ago

@marielaa ❤️

I’m Batman

Date posted: 16d ago

Sorry you had to experience that. Hopefully you can find a therapist that fits you better. As far as meds , it’s not a must but it can be helpful for some. It’s recommend to do ERP or ERP and meds , not meds with no ERP. Typically you will start with an SSRI and if that does not help , go from there. Only you and your doctor will really know if the meds are helping or not. My experience with SSRI is that they help make the thoughts and urges to do compulsions less powerful which allows for ERP to be worked on more easily. Everyone is different though.

galina

Date posted: 16d ago

Thank you :)

Amy Groff

Date posted: 15d ago

I'm so sorry that happened to you. ❤️

issphra 🫶🏻

Date posted: 24w ago

freaking out

my therapist suggested that some of my less bad rocd intrusive thoughts are actually mine, and not intrusive. She ended up taking it back when she saw the alarm on my face and saw how panicked I got. I feel really freaking anxious. We were only talking about it because I mentioned a lot of doubt surrounding those less bad ones, but it only filled me with more doubt. I don’t want those thoughts to be mine. I really don’t. I feel scared and so discouraged after this session. I feel scared about the worst thoughts, what if those aren’t intrusive. I feel so much doubt.

Jusne

Date posted: 17w ago

are the therapists here actually reliable???

I feel really scared and worried that the therapist I find on NOCD might not be effective, and instead of getting better, I might end up feeling worse. I’m afraid that if I don’t feel any progress, I’ll want to switch therapists, but my mom might get impatient with me. I worry that she’ll lose faith in therapy, stop paying for it, and think it’s a waste of time and money. I know therapy takes time and it’s not a quick fix, but I’m scared that things won’t go the way I hope. What if I don’t connect with the therapist? What if they don’t understand my OCD as well as I need them to? I’ve already been struggling so much, and the thought of going through another disappointment is exhausting. I’m only 14, and I feel stuck because I can’t manage this on my own. I need help, but I also need my mom to stay patient and supportive through this process. I’m scared that if things don’t improve fast enough, she’ll give up on paying for therapy. I don’t know what to do, and it’s making me feel really anxious. I just want to get better, but what if nothing works out?

OCDNoThankYe

Date posted: 14w ago

Medication

Hey friends, I hope you all are well. I just wanted to check in and ask people's experiences about being on medication. I have had OCD pretty much my whole life, just got recently diagnosed 4 months ago and my therapist recommended that I get on meds for it so I have a psychiatrist appointment set up. I'm a little apprehensive about getting on them, but I've realized that I do have some sort of chemical imbalance in my brain that plays a part in my OCD and anxiety. I would love to hear anyones experiences or words of encouragement. Thank you, I hope you all are well.

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