Do 'casual' therapists know about ocd? i have an apointment later this month, but its not with an ocd specialist. i want to tell her about my thoughts but im scared she will diagnose me with trigger schizophrenia or something.

colleen123

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 .

pavlov

Date posted: 6y

They usually don't know enough about it to help someone with OCD. I would tread lightly

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

Anonymous

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.

madaraa

Date posted: 6y

@OCDdragons i just wrote 'trigger' because some people have ocd about that

OCDdragons

Date posted: 6y

Ahhhh I get it I thought there was something called "trigger schizophrenia" x

madaraa

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!

OCDdragons

Date posted: 6y

What's trigger schizophrenia x

AbbeyRoad.01

Date posted: 21w

Anxious about starting Therapy

My name is Abbey and I’m a 14 year old girl struggling with OCD, I don’t like to say my OCD is severe but it’s the truth. I haven’t been officially diagnosed but I’m still being treated for it kinda via medication by my doctor. The reason I’m nervous about starting my therapy journey is I’m worried the therapist won’t understand what im saying or take it the wrong way and think I’m a bad person even though I know I’m a good hearted person. If you have any tips to overcome my fear of therapy please share! ✌️🧡

RachelBet

Date posted: 18w

OCD therapist versus not?

Hello! What a journey this ocd thing is! After 17 years with one therapist, I knew I was no longer making progress, so I changed to a new therapist. After just 6 months with her, she suggested I might have ocd and to look into getting diagnosed. She was right and I was diagnosed with ocd last summer. Meds are making a big difference but I still have lots of unlearning and re-learning to do. I’ve been struggling with whether or not to switch to a therapist who specializes in ocd. I have no issues with my current therapist, but she doesn’t specialize in ocd and I sometimes think I need someone who does specialize in it. But of course, I have Pure O, so I can think myself in circles til the cows come home. Can anyone share experience about switching to a therapist who specializes in ocd?

Imnew@this

Date posted: 11w

Therapy today.

(21+ ONLY: TRIGGER WARNING) I have therapy today and I’m nervous. I just started going to therapy and I really like my therapist. She talked to me about doing ERP and I’m really nervous about it. I’m scared to tell her the extent of my OCD, and my themes. I’m scared to tell her about my false memory OCD, because I’m scared that what I did was real and I’m just excusing it as false memory, although I have no memory of it. I’m scared that I am truly a monster and I’m using OCD as an excuse—and that she’ll find out and distance herself. I’m just scared that my whole world is gonna fall apart, all around me.

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Do 'casual' therapists know about ocd? i have an apointment later this month, but its not with an ocd specialist. i want to tell her about my thoughts but im scared she will diagnose me with trigger schizophrenia or something.