Intensive outpatient program

I have no experience with any IOPs, my previous psychiatrist recommended I start one, and she was willing to sign the paperwork for a short term disability. At the time I didn’t have a therapist(I’ve only been here 30 minutes so I actually still don’t yet lol) anyways, I did exactly what you’re thinking of doing. I quit all my medication I didn’t ghost my doctor tho I just told her that I gave up on medication and that everything I’ve tried has had no effect on me. If I could go back I’d definitely do it. I don’t know you I’m not even sure if you have to commit to it, it gets weird when insurance is involved. After typing this I kind of realized I don’t have much advice, but I will say please don’t quit. You mentioned a therapist but not a psychiatrist, sometimes it’s worth speaking to one. If you like your therapist you can have them get in touch and your therapist can give your doctor their professional opinion.

First time responding to one of these so bare with me 🫣 Just to give a different perspective from personal experience and you take what you can or what you would like from this—> I did IOP last summer, and although I was still stabilizing and getting ahold of my symptoms that went wild after I decided to stop my meds a few months before 🫣, I’m really glad I did it. I ended up doing 4 weeks of IOP (which was originally supposed to be a 2 week thing 🙃). Thanks to attending I met another person with OCD who I connected with and started talking about the OCD experience with and that’s how I ultimately stopped fighting the OCD diagnosis that I was (and at times still do) struggle to see and accept. Doing IOP helped finally get proper support and what not. I hope you find what’s best for you 🫶🏽 You got this! 💪🏽

Have you tried a different therapist? Switching to a new one was a game changer for me. Was making no progress untill I got a new one who clicked

If it’s any consolation php/iop programs are fantastic. If you have the time and resources, of course. But I truly got a lot out of mine

I understand. My mom suggested it to me after speaking with a psychiatrist that specializes in ocd. I immediately said no, it just seemed too scary. I have nothing against iop programs, and I’ve luckily only ever heard good things about them, but ocd convinces me the worst is going to happen all the time. It took so much out of me to even start going to a therapist. I don’t know if I can give any advice since I’m pretty much in the same boat, but all I can say is your decision won’t be an end all be all. If you choose not to go there are always other treatment options and iop will always still be on the table if you change your mind. If you choose to go I commend you for taking that very important leap for your recovery and I’m sure you won’t regret it! Good luck on your journey, you are not alone!

I start my IOP this Monday the 20th through NOCD , I think I’m ready😭