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Hey, just wanted to make this post with the hope of maybe of finding anyone who could give any advice or tips. I am a college student who has been dealing with ocd for several years now, and it’s kinda felt like it has been worsening as the years went by. As of right now it completely controls my life and it has pretty much ruined it. I avoid any social events or gatherings, I avoid driving, it even affects me during work (I work at a cafe and I always get worried about serving any food or drinks that could potentially harm a customer, so I wash my hands a million times and I sometimes even do an order all over again) I have been going to therapy for some months now, it has helped a bit but not entirely. I also don’t think my therapist specializes in ocd. And I am on my 2nd week of taking zoloft now. Sorry if this was a lot of writing, if anyone has any sort of advice please feel free to leave a message.

Hopeful58

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2d

NOCD therapy- I cannot recommend it enough. The therapists specialize in OCD. 💝

blueskies555

Date posted: 2d

@Hopeful58 ☝🏼This! I 100% agree. You have to get a therapist that specializes in OCD therapy. I’m new but it’s the only thing that’s given me something different! And it works

struggle bus

Date posted: 2d

Hi friend, I am new here myself. But I have been taking psychiatric medications for 18 years. Try and wait a week or so longer for your medication to "kick in" so to speak. It takes longer for some people. If you can try to reach out to people you love, engage in activities that take your mind off of it, and take care of yourself. You can survive it!

alexr7

Date posted: 2d

@struggle bus Thank you! Just curious, have you felt like taking the medication has helped you with any thoughts related to ocd?

struggle bus

Date posted: 10h

@alexr7 - I've been unmedicated for a bit and I am looking to go back on some medications currently. I will say I think antipsychotics did effect me in that it made me worse- I am looking to try out clomipramine as it is a tricyclic which is different than some medicines that have triggered me negatively in the past. I will update you if you'd like me to when I give it a try but remember medications are different for everybody and psychology is a tricky science!

Rachael12

Date posted: 2d

I also second the notion of giving your meds a little more time to start working-sometimes it can take a few weeks. But also, ERP therapy would be really good for you. NOCD can also help you find an OCD specialized psychiatrist if you feel like yours isn't helping. Just remember that even though it's hard, you have had a 100% success rate at surviving this so far, eveb if it isn't the most ideal way. You will get through this 💜

alexr7

Date posted: 10h

@Rachael12 Thank you for your comment! I have been considering finding a therapist through NOCD, however I do like my current therapist it’s just that she isn’t specialized specifically for ocd, but she has helped me a lot so could I maybe start seeing a second therapist that can help me specifically with ocd? Just not sure if it’s normal to see two different therapists

Rachael12

Date posted: 10h

@alexr7 I think it's normal, but even if it weren't, if you need specialized care that you're regular therapist can't provide, it wouldn't hurt seeing two different therapists. I have two. My NOCD therapist that specializes in OCD and my "regular" therapist who specializes in trauma. So, I don't think you'd have to leave your current therapist, if that makes sense!

alexr7

Date posted: 10h

@Rachael12 I will forsure look into finding a therapist specifically for ocd then, thank you so much for taking the time to help out!

Intrusive Th...

Date posted: 2d

I third (?) the notion about giving your meds some time. It took me at least 3 weeks before I maybe felt a change. By week 5, I was definitely feeling an improvement.

Anonymous

Date posted: 2d

Also with treatment resistant ocd you may need a higher dosage

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