Anonymous
- Date posted
- Yesterday
First session
Tomorrow is my first session and I am feeling extra nervous. My thoughts sometimes make me feel really nuts and I am scared to share them. This is a big step for me.
Carebearr99Carebearr99
- Date posted
- Yesterday
It took me years to work up the courage to say my thoughts out loud to a therapist, but I’m SO glad I finally did. It feels like second nature now. You CAN do this!
ClairenzClairenz
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- Yesterday
Same. And to feel vulnerable was super hard for me. But on the other side of it was freedom 😊 so glad I did it even tho it was hard!
Healing peaceHealing peace
- Date posted
- Yesterday
You got this ❤️ it was scary for me too but once I started I’m so thankful
no surrender no surrender
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- Yesterday
You’re not alone. The fear can be a barrier but only if you let it. A good ocd counselor will help you.
ClairenzClairenz
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- Yesterday
Totally understand that feeling. Doing erp was a game changer for me. You've made an awesome decision to start therapy yay😊
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 18h
@Clairenz Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. What happens in the first session typically?
ClairenzClairenz
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 17h
@Anonymous Mainly assessment is what I remember. It's just an introduction to all of it 😊
Potato 🥔 Potato 🥔
- Date posted
- Yesterday
You got this!!! I get the feeling I am having my first session next week after no therapy for almost a year! So u definitely feel very similar. But once you get into it I’m sure all will go well! Good luck you can do this!
🍒Kk123🍒🍒Kk123🍒
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- 19h
I felt the same way but trust me they have heard EVERYTHING!! Share it so you can get better if you don’t share them you can’t get better!
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 18h
@🍒Kk123🍒 Thank you so much. I had a recent situation and although this specific type of OCD has been in my life for several years I had a breaking point and I was just like I really need help.
Overthinking-OvertimeOverthinking...
- Date posted
- Yesterday
You got this. And don’t be afraid to share openly….the therapists know this disease well and have almost certainly heard it or something like it before.
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 18h
@Overthinking-Overtime Thank you-Sharing openly is so hard and nerve racking because in my mind I feel so alone. 😢😢 I don't even want to share openly with my husband out of fear of him thinking wrongly of me. 😟😟😔😔
Overthinking-OvertimeOverthinking...
- Date posted
- 17h
@Anonymous You are not alone. An estimated 2-3% of the world’s population has OCD….that’s 150-250 million people! Please share with your therapist so you can get better and use this supportive/non-judgmental community as a resource too.
ClairenzClairenz
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- Yesterday
Also attend some nocd support groups. They are normally quite big so you can just listen and learn 👍
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- Yesterday
It shows strength to choose your wellbeing, even if what’s required for it is hard. This is all the reason to believe that you can handle this! Good luck 💛
Zoey02Zoey02
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 19h
Give yourself a pat on the back for seeking help for yourself! This is a no judgement zone and the therapists are here to help you not to judge you. I felt the same way when I first started therapy. Don’t worry (easier said that done, I know) you got this!
AnonymousAnonymous
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 8h
You got this!!! Therapy is truly the first step. I’m proud of you for making that appointment, one day at time is the secret sauce 🙂
AnonymousAnonymous
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- 6h
@Anonymous I had my first session and it went awesome!!! I really like my therapist and opened right up to her felt completely supported and non-judged. It truly felt like she understood my experience and was straight and honest with me about what my experience would be during therapy. I already feel a brick off my chest even after my first session. and thank you all for your kind words.
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 18h
Thank you so much for your encouragement.
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