Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Support Group

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric disorder, more specifically, an anxiety disorder. OCD is manifested in a variety of forms, but is most commonly characterized by a subject's obsessive (repetitive, distressing, intrusive) thoughts and related compulsions (tasks or rituals) which attempt to neutralize the obsessions.

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HappynessHappens 06/15/2016

I need support please. I am struggling a lot with ,y ocd and anxiety and cant seem to get a handle on it. I took celexa and It helped but then I ran out and was off it for about a month. I started to feel really bad again so I wen to the doctor and got another prescription. but I seem to be feeling worse. I was going to therapy but bc my insurance doesn't cover mental health I was going to a community counseling place where I could only see a student. she did not help me at all so I stopped going. I cant live like this anymore. I just want my life back. im trying to so everything I can to feel better but I feel so discouraged and depressed and I don't know what to do anymore.

silverstars 06/16/2016

Hi....

i am so sorry that you are struggling with the overwhelming and so often absolutely debilitating illness that is OCD..

i am also sorry that your meds aren't working for you,that you have been feeling even worse....you got them from your gp i assume,not a pyschiatrist?

(sorry,i'm in Canada and don't understand well the health care systems in other countries...i assume if you can't get treatment due to not having coverage for mental health....which makes me irate...you could not see a pyschiatrist who could better work with you as far as meds and therapy...because there are really so many more options available to you)

i'm also sorry things didn't help with the student you saw...

are there any support groups in your community? often it can help simply to connect with others who understand...

the following book also i know has been helpful for many people:

http://www.ocduk.org/four-steps

and i'm sure you could find it in your local library....

as well,this website could provide you with resources and information:

https://iocdf.org/find-help/

as well,do keep posting....please know you are not alone....

sorry that i have rambled on and if i haven't been much help,but know that it pains me that you are suffering,with meds that aren't helping,and with so little support..

HappynessHappens 06/16/2016

thank you so much for your post and your support. its nice to know I am not alone. yes I am struggling. yes I did get the meds from a gp bc that is all my insurance will cover. im still taking the medication to be sure to give it more time. I think my hormones may be making it difficult also. but that you for the resources and info I really appreciate it.

silverstars 06/17/2016

You're most welcome..

i do hope you can find more help,and begin to get better.

in the meantime,keep posting when you need to....you are not alone.

75zzz 07/01/2016

Hi, I've also seen a few of the "so-called-therapists" who did absolutely nothing for me. There was a time when seeing them made me feel worse but I didn't have other options because outside of my university services, I couldn't afford too many counselling sessions (I live in Canada too). I kept telling myself that I know my situation best and I can work through this if I confront my fears. The truth is, during times of stress, other peoples' support can go a long way. And I definitely support others going through similar troubles.
Best of luck to you and feel free to send me a message if you'd like.

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