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Personally, I don't find her style helpful for me. This is just my opinion that for me she comes across quite 'harsh' that we just need to beat this OCD down and you CAN stop engaging with the thoughts as a matter of will. Her approach to 'one up' the OCD thought so it loses its power and technique to talk back sarcastically doesn't work for me either, because I'm now engaging with the thought and it doesn't hold any weight of effect. However, I know lots of people love her channel and enjoy her stuff! So I think it's just down personality style-what works for you and what doesn't. I would buy any of her packages or sessions as I would much rather go to a certified practioner and would feel safer hoping that a certified practioner for OCD is going to guide me through the tried and trusted ERP gold standard techniques. š What do you think about her?
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- 4y ago
Hi, sorry that this may be a bit unrelated, but you seem to be quite knowledgeable about this. Is there more you can tell me about the ERP gold standards? I've got such a hard time right now, i personally found a strategy that works for me, but since professionals often disagree and all that stuff it gives me great anxiety about ERP. If there is something like a gold standard i'd be kinda interested in it, because that anxiety is an issue to me.
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- 4y ago
Dr Greenberg said to not ruminate about rumination. That is something that helped me greatly. I'm just seeing a therapist who's going against the things i know that work out for me now, at first i dismissed her as not being a specialist (which she isn't) but the things i was told today made me doubt everything so much that i'm desperately trying to find anything to hold onto before i spiral into depression and suicidal thoughts. Sorry for sharing so much, but i'd be glad for some information!
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- 4y ago
@6mseal Hey! Yes sorry the gold standard treatment for OCD is Exposure Response Prevention, some people benefit from a medication too, some and not all. But no matter if a person takes medication or not, OCD can only be fully treated through ERP! But from your comments I think you already knew that š. How long have you been in therapy with your therapist? š
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- 4y ago
You know, I have listened to her podcasts and videos. Sheās definitely helped me through my recovery process. The way she describes the process of disregarding and delaying thoughts is something I havenāt heard from any therapists and itās been really helpful for me. She has gone through OCD herself which, in my opinion, helps me relate to her better. I really believe itās easy for someone who hasnāt had OCD to downplay it like crazy and struggle to understand the person who has it. I wasnāt aware that she didnāt have her license though. Makes me wonder why she charges so much for a few sessions.
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- 4y ago
Yeah, Iām kind of concerned of the legality of her work. While I do agree with her ideas, the fact that she isnāt a therapist and therefore not responsible for you legally irks me a bit.
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- 4y ago
As long as you know she is no therapist I cant see it as a problem. She has a lot of good advices.
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- 4y ago
I would NOT buy ** important typo error š
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- 22w ago
My therapist isnāt specialized in OCD. Iām her first OCD client. She told me sheās taking courses in ERP and specifically sexual OCD since a lot of my themes are sexual in nature. I want help, I need help. It feels like every time I meet with her I get set back. I make progress a lot on my own. Sitting with discomfort, trying to accept the thoughts and uncertainty. But every single time I meet with her, it feels like Iām explaining OCD to her. She even went as far as to suggest that some of my thoughts that bring me distress are mine. I am not a cheater. They are not mine. Why on earth would they not be intrusive if I was in tears about having this thought? I feel bad. I really do because I can see that even though I can very much see her mistakes, I can also see that sheās trying to help me. Iām just so scared of getting worse. Iāve been in therapy for 5 weeks now. I feel like had it been with a specialist, I would be doing so much better. Instead it takes me days to come backs to whatever progress Iāve made alone after meeting with her. Sheās a great person, she tells me she experiences intrusive thoughts too and she doesnāt have OCD which helps me feel less alone but I donāt think thatās enough for me. Sheās always available for a call whenever Iām in extreme panic. I just donāt think this is working. I trust her and I tell her everything, but it feels like sheās just listening to me talk the whole time. Weāre doing a workbook but she gives me absolutely 0 input. I just read my replies and she just sits there. I donāt understand the point in that. I feel so anxious right now. She wants me to get properly evaluated for anything that may be going on because on top of the severe OCD, I was also diagnosed with PMDD, GAD, and MDD by my primary care doctor but I guess she doesnāt trust those diagnoses? My psychiatrist also told me I have ADHD, which Iāve suspected my whole life but it sounds like my therapist doesnāt know how to handle OCD much less OCD, MDD, GAD, PMDD, and ADHD. Sheās questioning the validity of my diagnoses instead of helping me figure out how to deal with all of it. This is so suffocatingly difficult. Iām also a huge people pleaser so how on earth do I end this thing?
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Hi everyone, Iām Cayla. Iām a mom thatās lived with OCD since childhood, but my breaking point came more recently after having my son. I was consumed by terrifying thoughtsāWhat if I hurt him? What if I did something awful without realizing it? I was so afraid of my own mind that I couldnāt be alone with him. The shame and exhaustion were unbearable, and I convinced myself I was broken. In 2024, I finally sought help. ERP therapy at NOCD was one of the hardest things Iāve ever done, but it saved my life. Even now, I have tough days, but I know I donāt have to be ruled by OCD. When my 12 year old daughter began showing signs of OCD, I felt overwhelmed with guilt. I never wanted her to go through what I had, but I knew what to do. I told her that I have OCD too and made sure she knew it wasnāt her faultāand that she wasnāt alone. One of the hardest parts of this journey was trusting someone else with my daughterās OCD. I knew how vulnerable it feels to share intrusive thoughts, and I wanted her to feel safe. Her NOCD therapist was able to establish trust and genuine empathy from the start, and that relationship gave her the confidence to face ERP head-on. Seeing her build that trust made me certain she was in the right hands. ERP has helped both of us reclaim our lives, and it is beautiful to see my daughter managing her condition and making visible progress. Parenting with OCD while raising a child with OCD isnāt talked about enough, but I know so many parents are struggling with these same challenges. If you have questions about managing OCD while parenting, helping your child through ERP, or breaking cycles of guilt, drop them belowāIād love to share what Iāve learned. Iāll be answering all of the questions I receive in real-time today 4-5pm ET.
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Ok so I just downloaded this app like two days ago because I was looking for a OCD specialist. Maybe this is just my opinion but the postingās on this app can be super triggering. If feels like even sharing your experience on an app like this can contribute to fueling OCD. So many people I see reassurance seeking, confessing and posting the same things multiple times to gain certainty. Makes me wonder if this app is counterproductive to the point of OCD treatment. Iām guilty of spending hours scrolling through the post trying to find people who relate to me, but in the end it makes me more anxious and fuels my OCD. Idk what do you guys think.
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