King silly
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- 38w
Oh no…
I have a therapist appointment tomorrow and I’m worried they’re gonna think I’m a weirdo/monster for my OCD, I’m just really worried to be honest now
Brian__Brian__
- Date posted
- 38w
It’s alright man I’m sure it’ll go good, if it makes you feel better maybe you can be a little vague about your intrusive thoughts? You don’t have to flat out directly tell them all the thoughts you can be vague about it until you feel comfortable enough and warm up to them, I’m wishing you luck though man I’m sure it’ll be ok 🫶
King sillyKing silly
- Date posted
- 38w
@Brian__ Thank you! That is a good idea
Imnew@thisImnew@this
- Date posted
- 38w
You got this!! The hardest part is recognizing that you need help, hope everything goes well
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 38w
Maybe maybe not
Amara Amara
- Date posted
- 38w
They are specialists and nonjudgmental about any intrusive thoughts. If you try to hide them, are not completely honest, or are not comfortable with them, how can you expect your recovery or session to go well or for them to help you?
King sillyKing silly
- Date posted
- 38w
@Anonymous - My friend told me that they might think I’m a p word and it worried me now
Amara Amara
- Date posted
- 38w
No, it's not as your friend said. A specialist in OCD means they are nonjudgmental. Read about Stephan's story, the founder of this app. At the beginning of your app page, he talks about himself and his bad experience with the wrong therapist. Also, Matt Codde on YouTube has similar experiences. He spent a lot of money on the wrong therapist who wasn't a specialist in OCD until he found the right one and recovered. I hope your therapist is a specialist. If so, don't hesitate to tell them all of your intrusive thoughts that bother you. Don't resist their guidance, and believe in your recovery. Your therapy will work. Remember, we call them intrusive thoughts in the first place because they are not your character, and they are not the real you.
King sillyKing silly
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- 38w
@Anonymous - They aren’t specialists to OCD, or I’m not sure, I’d have to ask when my appointment starts
Amara Amara
- Date posted
- 38w
If they are not specialists, I suggest you change your therapist. You can choose from NOCD or other options available. It's important to find a specialist just for OCD; otherwise, you may waste your money and time.
King sillyKing silly
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- 38w
@Anonymous - I already spent money for a session so I’d have to wait after, and they might be specialized, I made sure to specifically look for one who at least works in a field with OCD, my dad will not allow me to cancel till I get “diagnosed” first, it’s hard to explain but I can try if it doesn’t work
Amara Amara
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- 38w
@King silly I completely understand that it's not easy to explain OCD to family. Let's hope your therapist is a specialist. At the end of the session, ask about them or ask your father if he chose them for you. During your session, just focus on your recovery and try to explain anything that bothers you. See if they give you tools to cope with that. Don't worry everything is gonna be OK
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