I have been in treatment for OCD ever since i was diagnosed with it about a year and a half ago and my OCD improved massively before having a major relapse just under a year ago. My OCD is now so complex that my CAMHS team can’t help me and so they have referred me to a specialist OCD team in one of the most famous psychiatric hospitals in the UK. I’m not sure that this new treatment is going to work and although i know it’s too early to tell as i am only going to start it soon (roughly a month or two) but my OCD has me very tightly and i know with certainty that i will not be ready to engage in treatment when that time comes around. My OCD stops me from being able to speak or even move/blink/breathe on bad days when i am in treatment (i can usually talk and move in every other situations apart from when with mental health professionals or talking about my mental health with any sort of adult). Does anyone have any tips to helping me be able to engage as currently it seems impossible and does anyone have any ideas of what i can do/what will be done with me when my 12 week treatment with these specialist is up (that i’ve been waiting for for 6 months) if this doesn’t work? My OCD also effects my life in such a massive way it has led me to develop depression and an eating disorder and have struggled with suicide attempts etc so it is important i am treated. Thank you

Dsarahm

Date posted: 7y

all the best for your recovery... my ocd was not as severe but i kept a book of photos, erp homework etc so that on a bad day i can look back and see how far i have improved. only a small tip but it gave me a big confidence boost. good luck x

Date posted: 7y

Hey I wish you all the best for your recovery ☺️

Date posted: 7y

Hi! All the best for tour recovery! Can you explain in a few words your difficulty of not being able to talk to mental health professionals when in treatment? I can relate, I have the same difficulty but it’s the first time I’m hearing someone else experiencing this same thing

Samantha20

Date posted: 7y

Thanks for sharing with us @tabby! Did you ever try any medications or do you think the new specialists will put you on anything? I feel that the new specialists you’re going to will offer tremendous help. Make sure to listen and follow their advice. You can get better with effort, determination, persistence, and patience. I’ve seen many people in severe positions like yours get so much better!

Mjs110160

Date posted: 7y

@tabby thanks for sharing. This is a new age of treatment it seems with all of the positivity that’s happening

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