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You have nothing to lose in seeking help from an ocd specialist. My experience is that if you talk with anyone who is not an expert you will not get the right advice.
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- 4y ago
When I’ve been in the thick of an anxious episode, I have read more about ocd and it just seems to make sense. And reading about other people’s’ experiences was really comforting. But now I’m wondering if I should stop reading about ocd and stop reading other peoples’ experiences with it because I might be subconsciously trying to fit my symptoms into that diagnosis. But then I think about the horrible thoughts I was having last week and it terrifies me to think that I don’t have ocd because then it could mean I’m just a horrible person.
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- 4y ago
This is typical for ocd. Remember its a doubting disorder. I also remember me doubting my disorder. Its about uncertainty. Ocd will make you doubt anything! Off course you have compulsions if the thoughts bother you. Wanting thoughts to go, judging thoughts, hating on thoughts, wanting relieve from anxiety, checking how you feel, checking if the thoughts still bother youp, ... Those are all compulsions
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- 4y ago
I also have seeked lots of forms of therapy and I feel like so far nothing has helped. Feeling very frustrated.
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I feel really scared and worried that the therapist I find on NOCD might not be effective, and instead of getting better, I might end up feeling worse. I’m afraid that if I don’t feel any progress, I’ll want to switch therapists, but my mom might get impatient with me. I worry that she’ll lose faith in therapy, stop paying for it, and think it’s a waste of time and money. I know therapy takes time and it’s not a quick fix, but I’m scared that things won’t go the way I hope. What if I don’t connect with the therapist? What if they don’t understand my OCD as well as I need them to? I’ve already been struggling so much, and the thought of going through another disappointment is exhausting. I’m only 14, and I feel stuck because I can’t manage this on my own. I need help, but I also need my mom to stay patient and supportive through this process. I’m scared that if things don’t improve fast enough, she’ll give up on paying for therapy. I don’t know what to do, and it’s making me feel really anxious. I just want to get better, but what if nothing works out?
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i am starting NOCD therapy on monday and was just curious on others’ experiences! what happens in your sessions, generally speaking? how do you feel during and after? i’m excited but also nervous to start. i’ve been in talk therapy for years with minimal improvement with my ocd, so im hopeful to start feeling better.
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What does a therapy session with an OCD specialist look like for y’all? This is something I’ve always wondered because I’ve only had one OCD therapist through NOCD. Our sessions always looked like sit there and “reduce anxiety” meaning don’t think for a few minutes and take a few deep breaths and rate your anxiety level every couple of minutes. AND that was it. Is it supposed to look like that? Because I haven’t seen anyone on this app talk about this or how their therapy sessions go. I’m considering restarting therapy but I want to know how therapy goes for you guys before I go back to the same specialist. Any input would be appreciated :)
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