Anonymous
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boogieman85boogieman85
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Have you ever done any significant exposure work with an experienced therapist? Have you ever completed therapy with success? If not, then be careful of messages from brain such as "you'll never get better" or "this is pointless." OCD is one of the only conditions that attacks it's own treatment. I would strongly suggest thanking the thoughts for their help, agreeing with them, then doing whatever actions you need to do in order to get yourself sat in front of a seasoned OCD therapist, whether in person or over Skype.
AnonymousAnonymous
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I've completed therapy with success a few times but to be honest I havent had extensive ERP.
HeythereHeythere
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Do u have a recommendation for one? I worked with Dr. Steven Phillipson and it was a hot mess...the clinicians aren't properly trained and look at the job as a quick and easy way to make money. They dont take their job seriously.
boogieman85boogieman85
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Ok then my friend - ERP in the right hands will blow your mind. Its great. Usually it's very funny and released a lot of emotional energy. In my experience many therapists pretend to understand OCD but don't. A proper quality therapist will take you through the steps and I think you'll be amazed at the difference it can make to your quality of life / relationships / energy.
AnonymousAnonymous
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Thank you! How do I find someone who specialises in ERP?
HeythereHeythere
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Can u recommend someone please? Dr. Phillipsons clinic is the worst.
guiltyocdguiltyocd
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What happend?
AnonymousAnonymous
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I just feel like I cant get over what's in my head my OCD has convinced me I've done something terrible and that I dont have OCD. So I feel like finding a therapist is pointless because my brain is convinced that my fears are real, yet I have been diagnosed With OCD and I've been through this before I cant seem to manage at the moment. Sometimes I get clarity and I'm like "theres no way that happened " but that's short lived and I'm met with another "ah but what if". Im sorry for how heavy that was :(
guiltyocdguiltyocd
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@Daffodil Don’t feel bad for sharing, I asked and can relate to what you’re experincing. I have not been diagnosed officially, but there are so many symptoms and I have discussed it with my psych. Are you dealing with false memory or real event? Have you tried writing doen your exact thoughts?
guiltyocdguiltyocd
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@Daffodil I known the feeling of the struggle werher your fears are real believe me. Everytime I am like:This time it’s really bad, the last onr is not nearly as bad. And then again: No this time it’s real and very very bad. Yadayadayada
AnonymousAnonymous
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@guiltyocd Thank you for understanding. I'm dealing with a false memory. But my OCD is like to me as I write this "ITS NOT FALSE YOU'RE EVIL" so you see my problem haha. I've written them down some yes , thanks for taking the time to talk to me also:)
AnonymousAnonymous
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@guiltyocd Yes that's exactly what I go through :( it's horrible
HeythereHeythere
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@Daffodil I'm sorry to hear that. All u can do is continue to live with ur values and do the best that u can do and trust that.
tabs89tabs89
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Try Alexian Brothers Hospital Hoffman Estates Illinois
AnonymousAnonymous
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Thank you! However I'm in the UK :)
boogieman85boogieman85
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@Daffodil Prometheus Therapy are based down in Taunton but do Skype therapy. Worked wonders for me. Was £55 an hour too which is pretty reasonable. I was with Craig Shirley - there are a couple of other OCD specialists based out of there. Hes great
AnonymousAnonymous
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@boogieman85 Thank you!
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