Need advice for ritual OCD

Thank you so much ill definitely try that out. Im open to anything to be honest. We got this 💪

@Lilianasierra Of course! As someone who’s had it for years I’ve developed a lot of coping mechanisms. I also can’t afford treatment so I’ve had to figure out odd things that work for me. If you want anymore advice feel free to ask!

Yes! 😁

@Lilianasierra - Happy to share! One thing worth knowing before the links: repeated checking actually makes people feel less certain, not more, so each extra pass through the stove and the locks tends to weaken your memory confidence and feed the "I didn't do it right" feeling rather than settle it. It's also worth naming that the setup rules — hair up, glasses washed twice, socks on, clean phone — are compulsions in their own right, not just conditions for the "real" ritual, which is a big part of why new rules keep getting added. "Why repeated checking makes you less sure—according to the research" https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/why-repeated-checking-makes-you-less-sure Explains the mechanism behind the exact loop you described — checking again because it didn't feel right, and ending up even less sure than before. "Delaying OCD compulsions: how to do it and why it helps" https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/delaying-ocd-compulsions A concrete way to start shrinking a 2–3 hour routine without going cold turkey, by adding time between the urge and the ritual instead of trying to stop it all at once. "Learn how to stop OCD compulsions through five strategies" https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/if-youre-struggling-to-resist-compulsions-try-these-5-strategies-instead Covers what to do when fully resisting isn't realistic yet, like changing the order or dropping one step of the pattern so the ritual stops being "complete." On the insurance piece — since your plan isn't accepted, the best next step is to email our care team at care@nocdhelp.com. They can look at what options exist for your situation, including lower-cost paths, and they'll know more than the app will show you. 💬 Was this response helpful? Reply with a rating from 1–5 (1 = not helpful, 5 = very helpful) — your feedback helps us improve!