Kinda scared. You know how I’m going to the doctors office for a checkup? Well, I’m kind of scared that the doctor will 1. Make my dad stay 2. Not believe me 3. Say I don’t have it without doing anything And what if my dad finds out? Here’s what I’m planning on telling her/him/them through a letter: “Hi, Can I speak to you alone? Thanks, patient” and that’s all.

so i told my parents before we went to the doctor so i found it easier but ur doctor is under confidentiality. they cannot disclose anything of what you tell them to ur parents unless potentially if ur going to harm urself and even then if it’s not an imminent threat they can’t tell ur parents. i was planning on telling my doctor years ago but i hadn’t told my parents and i got scared so i didn’t say anything. i told my family and my brother went with me when i told my doctor a week ago and it’s a lot better. and if you ask ur dad to leave, the doctor will ask him to leave bc if you want it to be between you and them then that’s fine

thanks! this helped a lot, the appointment is at 3:45 PM today, and I’m nervous and just carrying the note around everywhere with me so my parents don’t find it. thanks!

I go to the doctor alone cause I’m 19 but I told her about my anxiety/OCD symptoms 2 days ago and she took it really well and listened to me. They might not diagnose you with OCD because they may not be focused on mental health so they may referral you to a mental health professional like a psychiatrist or psychologist but they will do what they can to help you cause that’s their job. Good luck!

Thank you! I’m a minor so unfortunately I can’t really go alone, but even so, I hope they help! 🤍

You have a plan, that's great! Try to stick to it even if you feel compelled not to. Temporary relief will not lead to lasting healing. Anxiety is just part of this process! Trust that you can do it even if it's hard.