I'm new here... Honestly, I didn't know much about my OCD even though I've been living with it most of my life. I didn't know how complex it could be... I thought what I was experiencing was unique to me and no one else. Most people describe OCD different to mine but when I saw this ad.... I was like.... This is me. I struggle to accept this disorder and I just wish I could be normal... I'm afraid to touch everything and wash my hand constantly. I never tell anyone what goes on it my head because it's embarrassing and they won't understand. I don't know if this app will work but I at least have some relief knowing that I'm not the only one.

Thank you for sharing your experience. I had that same ah-ha moment when I saw the ad, and was floored when my insurance accepted this provider. I went to my provider's in house therapy and said I suspected I have OCD, and was immediately confronted by the therapist. "Oh really, well then what are your symptoms???" I wasn't educated then on the wide variety so I certainly did not advocate for myself well, mind you at only 16. She did not go through a diagnostic measure, and left it to me to "explain myself." I didn't go back for years and when I did it was for generic "anxiety." That has never been enough help. I reached out again saying I wanted long term therapy for my "anxiety disorder" hoping this time I could get a therapist that could understand me. My provider said they don't have long term therapy available but gave me a code to use an out of provider service list. They never gave me that list, so it had then been about a month since I asked for help. Then I saw the ad, and lo and behold, NOCD is on that acceptable list of providers! I start tomorrow. I know I will feel embarrassed too, when I have to tell my therapist, but I have some comfort knowing I won't be challenged here and that she is an expert in OCD and all the ways it can present.

U ain't alone mate :)

You are definitely not alone. I have contamination OCD for almost 9 years and just found out about this app and what it has to offer. I just scheduled my first session and I’m hopeful. I’ve seen therapist in the past they were familiar with OCD but not as through as I hope the one I am seeing soon is. It’s great to see we aren’t the only ones struggling. OCD makes you feel very alone and helpless.

I have a similar experience, I just started therapy a little over a month ago, and it's just about managing anxiety symptoms. But I need more than that... I am going to talk to my therapist about OCD treatment now that I'm sure that's what I have! I may have to find a new therapist.