So I have a regular talk therapist and I have a NOCD therapist. My regular talk therapist triggers me a lot. I’ve made a lot of progress with her in the past but I’ve realize that she triggers me and says things that I don’t like. Too philosophical for my OCD. I’m wondering if I should get rid of her or not. My NOCD therapist really understands a lot with me. Any advice from people who understand this?

LisaP99

Date posted: 3y ago

Before I was diagnosed with OCD I was being treated for anxiety, my therapist was getting frustrated bc I wasn’t making progress and I started to notice what she was saying was similar to my negative self talk. I now think that treating OCD is something very specialized and I made the right decision changing therapist. It’s nothing personal. I just have to do what’s best for me.

LisaP99

Date posted: 3y ago

@hocdgirl What stuck with me was “you act like you can’t control yourself.” I was getting treatment for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and neither of us knew it was ROCD. I was trying the skills that works on someone with GAD and bc I was still failing I felt stupid, weak, out of control. I was beating myself up HARD for not controlling myself and then I had an outside voice doing the same. I don’t think she’s a bad therapist at all, she just didn’t specialize or knew what to look for as far as OCD. When I was diagnosed with OCD by my current therapist who specializes in trauma, it turned a corner for me. There’s no limit now for how successful and healthy I can be. There are so many resources backed by a loving community. You just have to be proactive, be your own advocate, want it. Oh lol I’m switching from my current therapist who specializes in trauma to one who specializes in OCD and ERP in September. I told my current therapist as soon as I made the decision to change which was over a month ago. I currently see my therapist every week and she is excited about what I’m going to learn with my upcoming therapist. She’s asked me to email her at the end of September so she will know how I’m doing.

LisaP99

Date posted: 3y ago

@LisaP99 Side note the switch from the first to second therapist didn’t go as smoothly but I’m okay with that. I’m healthier now I have been in 20 years and I’m sure she’s still helping ppl every day.

Kdrizzy

Date posted: 3y ago

I stopped going to my regular therapist for the same exact reason. Most sessions I left feeling more anxious and obsessing over either the same thoughts or she would trigger new thoughts geared to my obsessions I didn’t even have! So I now only do NOCD and I can tell it’s already better because I don’t feel as anxious anymore even before sessions as I did in the past.

Lms526

Date posted: 3y ago

I have had the exact same problem. I tried traditional talk therapy with several different counselors, I shared a lot, I did my homework, but it only made things worse. I know several people who said that therapy was life changing for them. OCD wasn't even on my radar until last week. I listened to a podcast and heard someone share her story. I realized I could identify with many of the things she shared. I started doing research on OCD and learned it does not respond to traditional talk therapy. I would definitely recommend sticking with your therapist who specializes in OCD and ERP

JoyousEffort

Date posted: 3y ago

The things people work on in therapy evolve over time, and most therapists have certain specialties or skillsets they’ve put effort into refining. So it’s reasonable to reach a point where a particular therapist isn’t the best match for areas you want to focus on… this doesn’t automatically mean you’ve outgrown them or whatever, just that you have other things to work on. Sometimes people use breakup language for these situations, but I like to think of it as just different kinds of healthcare. I adore my physical therapy clinic, and working with them for a year meant not needing a certain surgery (yay!) but after that I focused my energy (and paychecks) on my psych nurse-practitioner and getting my ADHD meds where I wanted them to be. Doesn’t mean my PT people were jerks, and I didn’t “outgrow” them… I’ll go back there if I have another situation they can help me with, and I recommend them to other people. But that doesn’t mean I would want them adjusting my Adderall either 😅

LisaP99

Date posted: 3y ago

Such a good way of looking at it.

Stanny

Date posted: 3y ago

Thank you

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 3y ago

Dump her.

itwillbeokay💛

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 3y ago

definitely just stick with your ocd specialist

Endlessly Po...

Date posted: 23w ago

Switching therapist

Has anyone switched therapist before? How did that conversation go? I really like my current therapist, but my psychiatrist got me into a OCD center at one of the top hospitals in the country. Now I have to tell my current therapist that I can no longer work with them. Looking for advice on how to handle this conversation.

meglucy

Date posted: 20w ago

ROCD spike!! ADVICE WOULD BE AMAZING!!

Having a really bad day with my ocd. Just had a massive meltdown. I’ve had 3 sessions with an ocd therapist and I feel worse. This is very confusing to me. I’ve read online that it’s normal to feel worse at the start of therapy, but i don’t know. I’m asking for a lot of reassurance from people, way more than I have ever done. My doubts and thoughts seem to be getting worse. My mum said if the relationship is making you so unhappy why are you doing it? This was sooo triggering for me but maybe she’s right? She said if I didn’t have the relationship in my life, I wouldn’t be having meltdowns or have an ocd spike, so she thinks I should consider whether to be in the relationship or not! Omg it’s so awful to hear those words. But maybe she is kind of right? If somethings making you anxious or unhappy, you stop don’t you? So why haven’t I broken up with him? That would be the logical step. Im so worried to make myself even more ill so im very scared to carry on with the relationship, because right now, my mind is telling me its the cause of my unhappiness and i would be better without it. But is that my ocd speaking? How do I know?! My life without him would be so bleak, or is it my life without the idea of someone in it? I have so many questions, it’s overwhelming. What if I’m not listening to my gut? Maybe I’m not. That makes me feel sick if I’m ignoring myself again. This is torture. What can I do to stop all these doubts and feel better about things!!! I would love some advice 🙏🏻🙏🏻 (this is my ocd talking, but comments that agree with my ocd are very triggering like ‘yes if you feel like that that is a major red flag’. Just comments that maybe give some hope, thank you 🙏🏻)

Anonymous

Date posted: 19w ago

A question!

Hi everybody! I started with a therapist who’s super pricey outside of NOCD, when I had mentioned that I’m struggling with OCD she didn’t seem too well versed she said oh so you’re struggling with intrusive thoughts? Lady you don’t know the half of it!! But I’m afraid of continuing because I don’t want to waste $180 a week for what is sold as someone who can treat and help with OCD then turns out to just be talking about stuff I’ve already talked about with past therapists! Anyway onto the question at hand! If I join NOCD and they don’t cover my insurance but I pay out of pocket fora real OCD/ERP specialist because I really need the help! Is NOCD going to help me? Or am I going to waste my time and should I keep trying my hardest to find ERP specialists on Google. I’m exhausted I just want to know I’m going to get help and relief from this before I put more money into therapy Any advice or honesty would help greatly! ❤️👈🏼

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