I hate that my options to receive help are extremely limited. I have no health insurance, there are barely any therapists in the area I live in, much less an expert trained in anxiety and OCD. The last few I tried were not to my liking. Even if i could go, my parents get really judgemental about therapy, seeing it as a waste of time. I really wish I could go just to get some basic help and meds. I used to go to therapy when I was in college and that was such a privilege I dont think I'll ever get again. (10 bucks a month for Prozac) I hate that covid brought back my OCD. 2019 really was my last best year. :(

I can imagine this is a difficult time for you extroverts. May I ask where you live?

@Ben84 I wont get into the details but it's one of the worst affected areas within one of the worst affected US states. It's so bleak that hospitals ran out of space.

@Saraki I'm sorry to hear that. I know it's not the same as in-person relationships, but you have a community here ☺.

@Ben84 Thank you.

@Saraki You might call some OCD specialists and ask if they set aside any pro-bono sessions for clients without insurance or income or have really reduced rates. With teletherapy now so common, I don't think that you need to restrict yourself just to your local area.

@Fear Strikes Out I was against teletherapy at first because I would rather have a flesh and blood person nearby. Feels very distant and cold via electronically. But I think I'll have to warm up to teletherapy.

@Saraki Limited research seems to suggest that teletherapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. In some ways, it can be better if many triggers are found in the home. Have you been diagnosed with OCD? If not, you might consider the free 15-minute consultation through NOCD.

@Fear Strikes Out I had an appointment today at 9 but no one called. :/

@Saraki With NOCD.

@Saraki You know, you are not the first one to say something similar. From a customer service perspective, that is some crappy service. You might have to follow up with them. I would be persistent just to get a free diagnosis.

@Saraki Are you on ET?

@Fear Strikes Out ET? What's that

I put 9 Am. CDT. I live in Central Time. It's currently 10:23 am

Yeah, it's frustrating. I was looking forward to it.

Not acceptable. Someone could have at least let you know that he/she is running behind with appointments.

@Fear Strikes Out Is there a way I can reach someone from here? A contact?

@Fear Strikes Out Especially when dealing with people with anxiety-related issues.

@Saraki That I do not know. How did you make your appointment? Chat, email, phone?

@Fear Strikes Out I would use the same method of contact.

@Fear Strikes Out I called back the number and I got a 15 minute call with a dude named Jose. Was very comforting. :)

@Saraki Yay!! ?