For those of you currently going to Therapy, was there ever a time where your therapist reacted negatively when you discussed your intrusive thoughts? I’ve always been curious about this especially since I used to see a therapist who had no experience in treating anyone with OCD and was surprised that I thought that I might have OCD saying that it’s a serious illness. And I know other people had therapists that asked them the typical liability questions when they mention their intrusive thoughts.

Date posted: 4y

My psychiatrist got concerned when I told him I was still having suicidal thoughts. Took a while to convince him they were intrusive thoughts.

fluffykitty12

Date posted: 4y

Not really. I mean whenever I mentioned mine my therapist would go through the usual egodystonic thoughts and help me see that I'm at an incredibly low risk of acting in them. Only real 'negwtive" reaction was as a teen when I had a REALLY rough patch- and it wasn't even so much the intrusive thoughts but that my intrusive thoughts were toeing into self harm that made my parents take away my pocket knives and such. Got them back after I got thru it, but looking back that wasn't even really a "negative" reaction so much so as making sure I was safe.

sarahmamabea...

Date posted: 4y

I’m wondering too. I was really suprised the therapist that wasn’t even an ocd specialist wasn’t in shock when I told her I was scared I molested a child. At that point my ocd was so severe I almost wanted to turn myself into the police so they could investigate and see if it actually happened because I’d rather know for sure and risk being punished and then at least I’d be punished how I should be and not constantly feel like maybe I should be. But I guess it was very obvious because of my stress levels and confusion I probably did not

fluffykitty12

Date posted: 4y

This. I used to hate babysitting little ones because they'd have accident I'd have to help clean and I'd be worried I molested them somehow.

gustave

Date posted: 4y

I can understand that, I definitely avoid talking about certain obsessions since they are either going to be really shocking or of controversial nature.

sarahmamabea...

Date posted: 4y

Sorry I’m really tired and that post hardly makes sense but I hope you get the idea

Kingston4

Date posted: 4y

My guess is these therapists are newer to practice. I started a masters program in counseling and didn’t finish because I didn’t think I could handle the responsibility of seeing patients. When the topic of ethics would get brought up, there was such a grey area on what to report and what falls under confidentiality. I imagine it would be extremely nerve racking in the beginning wondering if someone with intrusive thoughts could follow through and if they should report it

Huskydog

Date posted: 24w

I have a question.

I had my second session with a therapist and they told me they don’t think I have OCD. They think that I have just intrusive thoughts. They also said they don’t do diagnosis. I also noticed they did not ask me questions about my different themes.This has made me so confused. Even though I had a terrible fear that a therapist will tell that I don’t have it, (which is the main reason why I had not gone to one) I did suspect I had it because I identify with many of the symptoms. On the website it says that they treat it but I don’t think they are like a specialist. On the first session they described OCD mainly as needing to have things symmetrical and fear of contamination. I have a feeling that they don’t know much about it. I also didn’t mentioned all the themes I think I have because I’m scared to be misunderstood. I am not sure what to do. I can’t afford seeing an OCD therapist at NOCD. Can anyone give an insight, has something similar happened to you? Thank you!

rosecarman

Date posted: 20w

Bad therapy experience

Every therapist I’ve tried for OCD has felt dehumanizing and judgy, as if I’m the threat not my OCD. I’m still looking for a good therapist. Have you ever had a bad therapy experience?

issphra 🫶🏻

Date posted: 18w

Therapy Question

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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