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I just did a Google search and I was probably a little optimistic in the last post! It seems like the 4 day treatments are only available two places so far! You're probably US located? In that case I read that they were doing trials with this type of treatment in Houston a few years ago (the other place is Norway). I think it was successful, so hopefully they are still doing that. If you Google "ocd Houston 4 days", it comes up a link to houstonocdprogram.org, where you can read about the 4-day program and get in contact with them to check if it's still available. :) If not, try finding a good ocd therapist in your area! Wish I could be of more help! Hope it works out! Keep us posted!💛
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Thanks so much. We are in Michigan. I am thinking Rogers clinic in IL or WI. Those are the best options for him.
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@Being Strong Sounds good!! Hope he recovers 100%! Best of luck!! :) :)
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It’s very hard and tough, has your husband seen a specialist? They could be really helpful and also help you with what to say and do.
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We can’t get him in until August 25😬
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He needs to stop asking and you need to stop telling him. You’re making his OCD worse. Tell him that you’re not going to tell him if he’s okay or not.
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Thank you so much. What DO I say?? He insists he needs me to respond. What do I actually? And am I stern or gentle? I appreciate any help you can offer until we see the specialist.
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@Being Strong You tell him he’s seeking reassurance and that’s not good in the long term for OCD. Therefore, you’re not going to answer him. He needs to see an OCD specialist.
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@Nica Ugggh. Not until the 25th.
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@Being Strong At least he has something planned though! I suggest getting a few OCD books for him to read so he has an introduction.
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Is HIV his worst fear? I was terrified of this for years, but I'm better now. Taking tests will only keep the cycle going, cause he will always find "something that happened" after getting the results. It's very hard. He needs to be motivated to get better and go see an ocd therapist :) Small steps go a long way! Good luck :)
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HIV or any STD. He fears that he may have touched something that may or may not have blood on it. His Dr tells him he can’t get it that way, but it’s like he wants to believe it. Please don’t judge me for saying it that way. I am new to this. We’ve been married 25 years and it has only gotten this bad in the last 2 months.
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@Anonymous Don’t worry about saying it, lots of us have our struggles with OCD and we’re not here to judge. Unfortunately OCD is not a fun disease for those with it or those with loved ones struggling with. I hope he gets lots of help with this and you stay strong!
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@Being Strong Yeah, there is no "benefit of the doubt" when it comes to ocd. It will only focus on the worst outcome, even if it's highly unlikely. I recognize a lot of what you are saying. I would also be thinking that I had touched something contaminated with blood, and had a cut in my finger etc. If got a sore throat I would see it as a symptom, and convince myself I had hiv. It was my entire life for many years. It's important to get help asap and not continue down the rabbit hole. It's a powerful disorder. But it's also possible to get SO much better in a relatively short time. There's light at the end of the tunell, for sure!! I completely understand that you feel exhausted from this! It's hard for the ocd sufferer, but also loved ones. Some places they have 4 day treatment programs, kind of like an ocd treatment "bootcamp". See what's available where you are. Wish you all the best!! It will work out!! ❤️👍🏻
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@washie Thank you for these words. I would love this “boot camp” for him. Any idea at all on how to find one? I would take him wherever they have one.
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