Kristen
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raygussyraygussy
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All I can say is I waited much too long to seek help and feel like I lost some of the best years of my life. If you have the opportunity, don't hesitate.
KristenKristen
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I think it’s the only option I have. I pray it helps me.
PbredPbred
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If you think this is the best way to get the help you need, good luck! I wish you all the best. However, if you are really that scared you could try an intensive outpatient program if you have one local. I did that when I needed treatment and it was nice. I could still live at home with my family, but I got about 4-5hrs of therapy a day 5 days a week with a team of therapists. And I did that for about 3 months probably before they started decreasing the number of days and hours I needed to go in, since I was responsible for doing more of the ERP at home. I went from about 20hrs a week to about 12hrs a week down to 1-2 a week over the course of about 5 months. It was supper effective and allowed a bit more flexibility as I was able to work and practice exposures in the world I was going to have to deal with after therapy. Just wanted to show another option you might have. But overall, I really hope you find something that works out for you and you start to feel better. Good luck! ❤️
KristenKristen
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My OCD therapist said she doesn’t recommend inpatient. She does however recommend outpatient. I have an outpatient program an hour away but I’m worried about the cost of driving back and forth.
TootiredTootired
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Best of luck to you! Wish the best for you.
KristenKristen
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Thank you so much.❤️
Sully4 Sully4
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All the best!
TiredMindOverMatterTiredMindOve...
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- OCD Conqueror
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You got this!!!!! ❤
raygussyraygussy
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Good luck!!!
KristenKristen
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Thank you so much.❤️
Mar41Mar41
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- OCD Conqueror
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Wishing you the best. Good luck!
AnonymousAnonymous
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I’m about to go to one tomorrow
KristenKristen
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I pray you get relief soon, my friend.
AnonymousAnonymous
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@Kristen Thank you, you too
PbredPbred
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You could try public transit maybe. It’s what I did. I had to go to Seattle for mine but wasn’t comfortable driving down there (traffic is horrible down there) so I drove to the transit station and rode the bus down to Seattle. I don’t know where you are at but maybe that’s an option you could try to look into. Or always see if they are willing to meet over Zoom/Doxy or another virtual medical site. I would imagine most places are equipped to do that since they had to during the pandemic. You might be able to get them to agree to do at least some of your appointments that way so that you don’t have to drive in every day.
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