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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kokokitty 02/22/2011

I'm worried the therapist will think I'm nuts. Agghh!!

I'm excited to get to go but very anxious and worried.

I have so many things I want to talk about and ask about I don't know what to do or say!!

deleted_user 02/22/2011

Going to therapy can make you feel this way at first. But try not worry, after the initail awkwardness things will start to get better. Good Luck, and let us know how it goes,

kokokitty 02/22/2011

DANGIT!!!! I went, and the therapist called in sick, but no one called to tell me!! :(

deleted_user 02/22/2011

Hi,

I honestly believe that you have to go with what works for you. All throughout my childhood and teenage years I was in and out of counseling. I hated it because I felt like the doctors never had any answers for me anyway. Instead I found other ways to look at life that helps to reason with my thoughts. Some examples of this are how much I love music, anything comedy and joking around, and of course my relationship with God :)

deleted_user 02/24/2011

Hi kokokitty! I've been in and out of therapy for about 15 years. The first time I went I think all I did was cry, and I felt like such a fool, and that I didn't accomplish anything. But if it's your first tiime going, of course you have a lot of things to say, and a lot bottled up, and you are of course very worried and anxious. It will be difficult to control your emotions while there, and I don't think you should. The therapist should see the real you. The only real advice I have for you is to write everything down that you want to say and talk about and take it with you, that may help you stay on track once you get there. Good luck!! :) :)
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