- Username
- Nasim
- Date posted
- 956d ago
i suggest getting another therapist, and also self help books^^ im not so sure about medicine
I think you should definitely switch therapists, the difference between a therapist that gives you reassurance vs one that will absolutely refuse to do so to help your OCD is like night and day. Your OCD will not get any better if your main line of support is constantly giving you reassurance and not tackling the issue at hand effectively with ERP. The wrong therapist can if anything make recovering from OCD harder, but that just means you need to do more research on finding one near you that does specialize specifically in ERP so you can be treated effectively! I know it sucks right now but your journey will get easier and you will feel better, trust. But definitely does start with getting the right therapist! Hope this helps! Keep faith
I’m sorry you’re having difficulty finding a therapist who can help you. Are there any OCD therapists in your area? If not, I think self-guided ERP workbooks and medication can help a lot. Hopefully someday you’ll have access to an ERP specialist, but in the meantime, there is a lot you can do on your own.