Every therapist I’ve tried for OCD has felt dehumanizing and judgy, as if I’m the threat not my OCD. I’m still looking for a good therapist. Have you ever had a bad therapy experience?
I’m sorry you’re going through this. I had the same thing happen to me when I was only 10 years old, put off therapy until I was 15. Now I’m 18, and have a great therapist who is very supportive and kind. There are always good people who will listen, even if others don’t, you can’t let them discourage you from recovering. Good luck finding a good therapist, I hope you find them soon and can recover.
@ghostballZ420 Thank you, I’m so sorry I’m not the only ones who’s experienced that, it first happened when I was around 11, The difference is now I know I’m not the problem. :))
@rosecarman You worded it great, I wish when we were all kids we were actually diagnosed instead of mistreated. But at least now that we are older we can understand this disorder more and have this community as well :)
@ghostballZ420 I know, what I would do to give that little kid a hug. That’s why I wrote a book about it so that maybe somebody else will know there not the problem. :)
Have you switched between a few what do you suffer with?
@Jessie- Well, when I didn’t know what OCD was back in adolescence I saw a “Christian counselor” (which I have no problem with the Christian part) but I told her about my OCD intrusive thoughts and she just made me feel bad. About a month and half ago I realized what I have is OCD, so I set up an appointment with a new therapist who says she “specializes” in OCD. Even though later I found out she wasn’t certified in ERP and I get she was asking the required questions but she really shouldn’t talk to a person with OCD in the manner she did. So I’m still looking for a therapist.
Thank you for sharing your experience. It takes courage to keep searching for help after feeling misunderstood and judged by previous therapists. It's crucial to work with someone who understands that OCD is the challenge, not you. Finding a therapist trained specifically in OCD treatment can make a significant difference. Help is here at NOCD and we can assist you in finding outside help if needed too. Also here are some helpful resources: https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/how-to-find-an-ocd-therapist/ https://www.treatmyocd.com/what-is-ocd/common-fears/how-can-i-stop-overthinking-after-i-was-cheated-on-a-therapists-advice https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/3-green-flags-to-look-for-in-an-ocd-therapist/
So I’ve been going to an ocd therapist for abt 2-3 months now and she’s starting to make me feel very nervous and anxious I even started crying, she wanted me to do exposures that were to much for me and I got rlly upset and Burt out into tears and she just didn’t say anything and just sat there for a good 10 seconds doing nothing this is starting to repeat nearly every session and I’m very frustrated should I get a new therapist or do I just be nice and tough it out?
I had a very bad session with a therapist today (NOT FROM NOCD). She basically told me I can’t be helped without medication, said I am too needy and if I keep being needy, people will continue to leave me, and my past trauma from relationships is my fault. I then had a second session with my old therapist who helped process and explain that OCD is lifelong and some people manage it but others have flare ups and I think I’m having a bad flare up (a month long basically) and that I may need medication which I’m terrified to go back on. Does it get better? Will I need meds? I’m scared. I don’t want to get worse and I don’t want these thoughts to scare me.
Has anyone else had a rough start? I’m 4 sessions in and have had no actual ERP work happen, I have 2 different therapists because none have availability to meet 2 times a week. Both those therapists are not available for the next 2 weeks so now I’m going to see a new 3rd one. Each time I’ve seen a new therapist I feel like the whole first session is spent with them re explaining everything. I’m paying for this out of pocket because they don’t accept Tricare which is my insurance as a Retired Marine. So I’m 960 in, and honestly feel worse than when I started. I get zero suggestions on what to do between sessions and feel so incomplete after my session finishes. I feel like I’ve gotten more help asking chat gpt questions on EPR and how to deal with ROCD than I do in my sessions . Does anyone have any insight or helpful advice here?
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