manipedi
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pureolifepureolife
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- 4y
The diagnosis appointment is usually longer than other appointments (about 1.5 hours). The first bit is paperwork and logistical things. The next is you telling them why you’re there and what your goals for therapy are. They’ll likely ask you to explain what prompted you to seek out therapy and what your mental health journey has been like so far. They may ask about family history too. Then they hand you a worksheet to go through and check off symptoms that apply and answer any questions. They tally it up and read your answers and then give you their professional assessment based off of everything of whether or not you have ocd and how severe it is. They’ll likely talk you through what therapy looks like and how sessions are structured. And then answer any questions you have. They set you up for your next appointment and may send you home with an introductory packet to read through of information about ocd, CBT, and erp. There may be info on your particular theme too if they have it.
manipedimanipedi
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- 4y
Thank you so much😭
Hopefloats227Hopefloats227
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- 4y
They run through some “tests” and ask questions. It gives them an idea of where you fall on a “spectrum” so to speak, and also if you have any other conditions going on. And then you have a chance to share what you are going through. My recommendation is to be completely honest with your self and your therapist. Don’t be afraid to share 100%, so that you can ensure you receive the treatment you need! Good luck and so proud of you both.
manipedimanipedi
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- 4y
Omg thank you😭
AnxiousaddieAnxiousaddie
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- Date posted
- 4y
Following :) have my first appointment tues
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- 24w
curious!!
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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issphra 🫶🏻
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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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iv
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Thinking of trying therapy
I’m considering trying therapy through nocd. This is too heavy for me to try and hold in anymore. I had a really bad night last night. I don’t want to use my mom’s insurance so I’d be self pay. Has anyone tried and is it worth it in your opinion? I’m afraid this is starting to affect my relationship and even my job+ feels more debilitating than ever. I think it might be time I’m also so shy. I wish I could do text therapy rather than phone visit 😫 any advice? I’m sure it’s not as bad as I imagine it’ll be. If anything I’ll bet it’s nice and I won’t feel the need to hold back. I’m also not diagnosed yet, has anyone gotten a diagnosis from doing therapy this way?
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