anonn

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 7d

Psychiatrist vent

Another visit with a psychiatrist who told me she doesn’t think I have OCD because I don’t wash my hands often or organize my closet by color 😭 really frustrating trying to get treated for this along with anxiety/depression/ADHD and not being taken seriously or being invalidated after 2 years of treatment with NOCD. Will definitely be looking into another psych, but just saying this to bitch and also say you are not alone if you’ve had a similar experience 🥲

Anonymous

Date posted: 7d

That is so invalidating! I’m so sorry your psych treated you in that way. I also had a pretty poor recent visit with mine and I was literally shaking she was making me so upset. I hope your feelings soothe soon, you are so heard 🫶🏾

anonn

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 5d

@Anonymous I appreciate you and I’m so sorry that happened to you too ☹️ I hope your experience gets better and that you can get the support you need! ❤️

Anonymous

Date posted: 5d

@anonn Thank you :) and you’re very welcome! ❤️

Jiml

Date posted: 5d

@Anonymous Sounds like your psychiatrist needs to go back to college

Anonymous

Date posted: 4d

@Jiml FACTS

jewel30

Date posted: 5d

I’m so sorry! I understand how frustrating that can be. My previous therapist wouldn’t even screen me for OCD because when I brought up my concern of ROCD, she told me it isn’t real because it’s not in the DSM. I finally felt so validating getting assessed here at NOCD. I hope you find a psych who listens to you soon!

anonn

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 5d

@jewel30 Ahh I totally understand, ROCD is my main subtype too 😭😭 so glad you’ve found support through NOCD!!! I’m feeling optimistic about another one I’ve schedule with, thank you for the well wishes 🫶

Stupot

Date posted: 5d

It’s wild how some medical practitioners don’t know the bare basics about OCD

notthereyet

Date posted: 4d

@Stupot It is kinda weird that some psychiatrists and psychologists do know know. I wonder how they do not know.

Anonymous

Date posted: 4d

Same with health insurance companies...i went to a residential that specialized in ocd work and there were countless instances of clients needing to leave early because of their insurance dropping them

ixxyrose

Date posted: 7d

gosh this is so real

anonn

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 5d

@ixxyrose Just scheduled with someone else so hopefully that pans out better 🤞

Tryingmybest38

Date posted: 5d

i’m so sorry to hear that. i had a bad psych experience recently too. a therapist I saw through NOCD recommended these services (apparently NOCD partners with them) to help find the right psychiatrist fit. I haven’t used any of them, but thought I would pass it along. talkiatry.com lifestance.com talkspace.com zocdoc.com psychologytoday.com

Jude E.B.

Date posted: 4d

Lifestance

maybeitsocd

Date posted: 4d

I’m so sorry ❤️‍🩹 it’s really powerful though to see you continue to advocate for yourself despite it. Don’t stop fighting for you. You deserve the help, answers, and understanding you’re looking for. Stories like this are not uncommon unfortunately. It’s one of my biggest wishes that mental health professionals would be taught more than just the basics of ocd. So many people go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. I’m happy NOCD has validated and helped you. My wish for you that it wouldn’t discourage or silence you. Your determination is admirable ❤️

anonn

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: Yesterday

@maybeitsocd you’re so sweet, thank you so much!!! seeing someone new in like two hours so hopefully that goes better. wishing you all the best ❤️

Nica

Date posted: 4d

I debated soooo many psychiatrists on my day, it’s funny and depressing all at once. A lot of them don’t know crap and GOOD FOR YOU for standing up for yourself.

anonn

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: Yesterday

@Nica totally get that!!! wishing you all the best 🫶

LillyX

Date posted: 4d

I’m sorry but that’s absolutely insane. OCD has nothing to do with organising your wardrobe by colours or cleaning 😭was she even qualified?

anabanana1

Date posted: 4d

@LillyX Yes! I’m wondering like…who is this lady? Where’d she go to school for her degree?👀 mine immediately started taking notes when I listed my symptoms and all he did was ask me what my triggers are. That’s it. Didn’t try to contest it. Even when it was clear that I was withholding information to protect my own dignity. Even when I was being difficult (not being able to form full sentences) after my ER visit he tried helping me. I pray OP finds a better psych that will listen and get her on what she needs. OCD is debilitating enough as is. 😔

anonn

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: Yesterday

@anabanana1 I’m so glad you had a better experience!!! I’m so lucky my therapist is similar but finding someone for medication management has been a nightmare lol, we shall see if my new psych today goes better! 🫶

anonn

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: Yesterday

@LillyX LOL her credentials did look good but I wish professionals would stop putting OCD and other disorders under their “expertise” willy nilly 😭 I’ve seen a good number of therapists/psychs and it’s always a gamble to see if they actually know what OCD is or they’ve just stuck with the handwashing bit for eternity 💀

anabanana1

Date posted: Yesterday

@anonn Best of luck to you. Honestly ocd sucks I hope you get on the right meds. For the third time was the charm

pureolife

Date posted: 4d

When you’re looking around ask them ahead if they are well versed in ocd with mental compulsions, not just physical. I couldn’t get a diagnosis until I saw an ocd specialist

Anonymous

Date posted: 3d

@pureolife Good advice. I called and would ask for someone who specializes in OCD. They were able to do a search on their computer and only one came up and that is who we scheduled with.

LucasCandy1527

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 3d

It's difficult to find people who understand OCD

Parents of O...

Date posted: 3d

Does anyone here have severe and worsening symptoms of OCD? My teenage son has OCD and high functioning autism. Does anyone have suggestions to delay compulsions using visual supports? He is really suffering and we’re looking at IOP’s and PHP programs for him. Thanks!!!

Anonymous

Date posted: 3d

@Parents of OCD teen boy We are experiencing severe OCD with our 16 yo old son. It’s so hard to see him suffer. Trying to get better support through in person psychiatry who can help manage medication. Also going to add in person therapy and family counselling to our team. There is no local outpatient or inpatient for ocd where we are. Also thinking of changing to a male NOCD therapist that he might feel more comfortable with and increase to 2 or 3 times a week. This has been a rough 2 years as his ocd has become debilitating. Hang in there. You are not alone.

glammedup247

Date posted: 3d

so much think like this and it’s annoying don’t worry i hope u find someone :)

MyNameIsM.

Date posted: 3d

I feel you. My therapist is great but the psych I saw was dismissive, presumptuous and made an assumption about my race and tried to diagnose me with the race she chose for me being a factor in the diagnosis. I don't trust shrinks now.

anonn

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: Yesterday

@MyNameIsM. oh god I’m sorry that happened to you 😭 it’s the same with my therapist, if she could also do medication management it would be smooth sailing 🫠 I trust there are psychs out there like her, but definitely a journey to find them lol. I hope you find someone who gets you, if you’re still looking!

Zoey098

Date posted: 3d

Not all OCD is about germs, like mine is about symmetry

Angela121

Date posted: 4d

I would be so upset. I'm sorry that happened. Did you educate her?

anonn

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: Yesterday

@Angela121 thank you for your sympathy 🫂 honestly atp I just accept that they don’t know any better and I’m probably not gonna be the one to convince them lol, I always just schedule with someone else. she asked who diagnosed me and I said “NOCD, they specialize in OCD”….so hopefully that was something to take away for her 💀

Steven55!

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 3d

Yeah, you definitely need a change. Why'd you leave NOCD?

anonn

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: Yesterday

@Steven55! I saw my lovely therapist here for about a year but she left the practice 💔 I have been with my new therapist for a while now and she’s amazing as well thankfully! but I specifically need help with medication management, as my PCP is kinda at his wits end and has referred me to psych specifically lol

Anonymous

Date posted: 2d

This is insane because I had the EXACT same experience. My psychiatrist told me I don’t have OCD. I also have anxiety/depression and ADHD as well. I am so mad a him he is supposed to be intelligent but is obviously uneducated. Why are so many trained professionals clueless to what OCD can look like??

anonn

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: Yesterday

@Anonymous ahhh I’m sorry, it’s so frustrating! I honestly think most docs learn the bare minimum about it and just go off DSM which doesn’t seem to get updated nearly enough. hopefully it becomes more common knowledge that OCD is a lot more than that. I hope you can find someone who understands it better!!!

Steven55!

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: Yesterday

My OCD therapist lamented that it's a real problem in the profession.

Steven55!

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: Yesterday

OCD is a peculiar disorder. Too many untrained therapists try to force a square peg in a round hole

Be a part of the largest OCD Community

Share your thoughts so the Community can respond