madaraa
- Date posted
- 6y
colleen123colleen123
- Date posted
- 6y
Yes they do know but they seem to not understand all the subtypes and intricacies of ocd . I recommend having your reason and symptoms ready to explain so she doesn’t misdiagnose you . Try not to get frustrated or feel alone if the therapist doesn’t understand something ocd is a very complex disorder .
pavlovpavlov
- Date posted
- 6y
They usually don't know enough about it to help someone with OCD. I would tread lightly
garden garden
- Date posted
- 6y
My therapist is a ‘casual’ therapist and I know how you feel. She hasn’t yet diagnosed me with OCD, but I feel like she’s trying be-little my thoughts in attempt to banish them (which I don’t really like). But she said she’ll do an assessment soon, which is good, but I’d rather have her talk to me enough to realise if I do or don’t have it, ya know? We did a depression assessment last session so maybe I’ve mislead her a bit too
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 6y
I think OCD treatment flies in the face of a lot of what talk therapy teaches and is founded upon: analysis, meaning-making, reflection, etc. It’s tempting for any psychotherapist to want to help you make meaning and grow. And a talk therapist in an effort to connect with patients will also seek to help you feel grounded and safe, which can quickly take the form of reassurance. Unfortunately, when it comes to OCD, those tendencies can be really harmful / counter to progress. There are undoubtedly some psychoanalytical therapists who have expertise around OCD, but I would be very picky in making sure you’re choosing the right person.
madaraamadaraa
- Date posted
- 6y
@OCDdragons i just wrote 'trigger' because some people have ocd about that
OCDdragonsOCDdragons
- Date posted
- 6y
Ahhhh I get it I thought there was something called "trigger schizophrenia" x
madaraamadaraa
- Date posted
- 6y
ohh interesting. Well i will hope for the best. Also you people are so nice and caring, it makes me feel so loved lol!
OCDdragonsOCDdragons
- Date posted
- 6y
What's trigger schizophrenia x
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