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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.
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I'm glad you were able to find help! Unfortunately, not a lot of people know what OCD is truly about. Some people jokingly say they have OCD or think it's some cute quirk that they have... But for the ones who truly have it... It's not cute. It's caused a lot of distress in our lives. So, again, I'm glad you found help and I hope it works well for you. ☺️
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U ain't alone mate :)
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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.
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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.
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- 19w
A huge thank you to everyone. I am new to the app. I’m 28 years old and only recently discovered that my thoughts are a result of my OCD. It’s been so reassuring to hear other people managing the same thoughts I’ve been having.
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Hi, I’m new to this app and newly diagnosed. Question for you all, What things did you normalize and do without a second thought that when diagnosed, you realized was actually your OCD? Mine was how concerned with germs I am. I hold my breath when I open a door so the rush of wind doesn’t infect my lungs from whatever is in the room. I thought everyone was really careful and concerned like me. But Ive learned it’s not normal the lengths I go to. What was yours?
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It kinda mind boggling to me how OCD can even cause stuff to happen to us physically as well. And it all feeling real. It only reminds me how flawed our bodies really are. If people were to hear of our situations they'd call us names and choose to stay ignorant. People fear what they cannot understand. Before this I could have possible have been one of them, but here I am. OCD really goes for anybody. Does not matter what ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation you are. It is a twisted disorder that likes to make others lives harder. If I were to tell myself before this that this would happen, I would'nt believe it. I was convinced I am evil, I cried for weeks. I had to sleep in my parents bedroom for a period of time cause I couldn't face the darkness alone. This application helped me greatly during this, cause I learned just as much about OCD as I did about myself. At the same time I get saddened cause I see people going through the exact same, or much worse. If any who come across this post have any questions for me, u can feel free to do so
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