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Does the counselor or psychologist specialize in OCD?
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The psychologist did... I'm just frustrated... I know I have ocd.
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@mobina If the psychiatrist told you that you have OCD then I’m sure that was an accurate diagnosis. Especially since they specialize in OCD then they know what symptoms to look for. I’m not even sure counselors are allowed to diagnosis.
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@Lily F Counselors can diagnose, anyone with a clinical license can assess, diagnose and treat clients.
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@.ketamine.kitten. In the U.S. I believe that psychiatrists and psychologists can diagnose. Therapist and counselors can refer you to the appropriate person if they suspect you may have OCD or something else.
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@Bailey253 I'm a therapist (licensed clinical social worker/LCSW) and I am able to diagnose people, lol. Not to be argumentative. I rarely formally diagnose clients though, due to stigmas around various diagnoses. However with OCD I do typically diagnose because educating the client is helpful for them/their future providers, so they know what is most effective (ERP) and potentially harmful (traditional talk therapy).
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@.ketamine.kitten. Interesting! I had to look that up. So it's really dependent on the degree and license in the ability to diagnois, Yes? I was referred by my counselor for OCD testing.
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@Bailey253 Yep, that's exactly right! That makes sense, most of the therapist's job is focused on the individual rather than filling out codes for insurance, lol. That's the only other reason I diagnose.
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@.ketamine.kitten. Thanks for sharing!
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im sorry youve been having a rough time :( however you feel is completely valid, there are some seriously f#cked up entitled pos therapists out there,, you dont deserve that treatment, no one does
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I can relate! My first therapist literally told me "there's no medicine that will make you love your partner" before I was diagnosed with rOCD. Looking back on that and the time (wasted time honestly) I spent with other therapists was harmful. I spent more time trying to unpack my obsessions and make sense of them than approaching them in the most helpful way, BECAUSE my therapists were totally unfamiliar with OCD and it's various presentations. You're not alone. I would say trust the doc who was doing ERP with you. If the ERP was working, you know likely have OCD.
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Uhhh, exactly, he was trying to make sense of my obsession, which is hurtful.
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As some of you might very seen from my (spam) posts about my situation I'm not diagnosed with ocd but I'm seeing a local counselor. I'm terribly scared of being secretly in love with someone else or being attracted to someone else outside my relationship, in this case S (if you want a more detailed version u can see my other posts). Long story short: The psychologist confirmed my fear and told me not to think about the thoughts until the next appointment and live in the present ( if it was that simple I would've done it already). Safe to say it sent me and still sending me into a big spiral where I had this big panick attack because I feel the world shattered and my fear is true and then I was just faking everything and not accepting it and it's making me fee so bad as I type this. I had a big panick attack while going back home and had to sit on the sidewalk because I couldnt breathe and was about to throw up. I don't know what to do and if someone has advice I'd be glad to listen.
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I find while doing exposures, rarely does my anxiety lessen. It usually amps up and stays that way for the remainder of the day. I could be having a fairly decent day, but dutifully do my exposures and then the rest of my day is anxiety filled. I guess that’s just how it is now? Also, I’m wondering if my therapist even believes I have OCD. I totally understand my therapist cannot provide reassurance. But it’s to the point it seems my therapist acts like I actually did the thing I fear. I feel so isolated.
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just been to therapy and i was explaining my contamination ocd and says i don’t diagnose ocd but this doesn’t seem severe enough? so now im spiralling am i just lying to myself and im just a freak. does she mean my other ocds aren’t real either? i’m just honestly so upset. need advice please im just spiralling so much i take medication for ocd and basically have every symptom and subtype of ocd:(
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