My husband has had pretty severe OCD (work is almost undoable, checks out from family, cant do ERP on own) since our youngest was born over 3 years ago. We're thinking of him doing residential treatment as we fortunately have the means. His therapist discouraged this as my husband has no intention to harm himself. If my husband's OCD does not improve our family WILL crumble. Are we wrong or is the therapist?
You mean residential treatment for OCD and anxiety specifically, right? It sounds like the therapist might have that concept mixed up with hospitalization/a psych hold. Very different.
Yes! Sounds like he was responding to a 5150 intake inquiry. Very irresponsible. I am wildly upset.
I'm not familiar with Roger's Residential. I hope your husband gets the help he needs
Thank you so much. I really appreciate that. We're also open to any and all recommendations from anyone with residential experience!
My therapist said there is day treatment and I think inpatient treatment. It's ERP but intensive. Just have to make sure you are in that kind of program. I have been hospitalized before but is was because I wasn't diagnosed with OCD and I was put on antipsychotic medication and was just in psych ward. Be sure it's a program specifically designed for ocd. Ask one of the experts on here maybe Dr MgGrath
Thank you for sharing. How can I ask an expert? We are loooking at Roger's residential . I'm just so upset that an ocd therapist dealing with someone who has not seen improvement over the past few years would discourage a possible residential program interest.
@Anonymous - It was an OCD specialist?? That's really strange.
@brainworms_r_us - On this site via a session, yes! I found it strange as well. I'm not a sufferer but have tried to educate myself over the years. With the nature of the disorder, it seems dangerous. I expected inquiry or curiosity. Even if my husband's wording was incorrect during the session (my husband is not a mental health professional) my expectation was the therapist would clarify and inquire.
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