Hi I've had ocd for years but the past year or so once I started actually telling people including my family it has become my whole life and it honestly crushing me. I feel really lost and hopeless and I really don't know what to do any more. I've tried counselling and medication but it doesn't help. My last hope is I'm currently attending hypnotherapy sessions to try to get rid of this or at least make my life easier. I was always a very good student in uni top of my class etc but I'm in final year and this has affected me souch that my tutor is asking would I consider leave of absence I don't want to do this because that will just be another thing ocd has taken from me and I think that would break me. Ocd has even played a part in the down fall of my relationship. Everything always feels dirty today a parcel was delivered to my house for me and because no one was home it was left in a box outside, my mind went into overdrive and now I no longer want those clothes.
I don't know how much more of it I can take because it's ruining my life and happiness. My family have tried being supportive but at the same time their fed up. I just really need se help or support from someone who understands
I saw a post saying cbd oil helps is this true
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Hi! I’m sorry you’re going through this right now. When you say you’ve tried counseling did you get ERP or just talk therapy? The ERP has made a world of difference for me in my recovery. As for the cbd oil I have not heard anything about it. Hang in there!
Trust me, we all totally get what you're going through! You definitely need a therapist who is trained in ERP - there's a reason it's the gold standard for OCD - it works. Your therapist may be a good therapist and/or a nice person, but without ERP you won't really be addressing the OCD. Same for hypnotherapy - I am no expert, maybe some other people can weigh in on if there's any research on OCD and hypnotherapy, but ERP is really what you need. Good luck!
Hello. So sorry it’s so difficult for you. Look into Inositol and yes CBD oil may help. Also N Acetylcystein may help. Talk to a homeopath or do some research on it. With trying. Good luck hang in there - also mindfulness and meditation
Being a university student might just be the ticket here... many universities have wonderful support services for students struggling with mental health issues; in fact, you may find some excellent researchers and therapists are at your disposal just for the asking. My own ERP therapist is a professor/practitioner at a renowned university here in Canada. I have to pay for her services, but students at her university do not! Do not give up, my friend; your illness does not define you --- and there is a solution. Sheila
Hi. I understand what you’re going thru. I was in a very bad place a year ago. I was enrolled in a masters program and had to withdraw because of my OCD and depression. I quit my job shortly after. With no notice. I couldn’t stop crying and could not force myself to get out of bed anymore. It was just too much. I also had a councilor who only did talk therapy. Definitely not helpful. I applied to the OCD institute at McLean hospital and was told while I waited for a spot in their program, I should look for a therapist who did ERP. I found one who said she did ERP but she really didn’t know much. She tried hypnotherapy but it turns out she was actually making my OCD worse. I completed my 13 week partial day program this past December. I also found a therapist who specializes in OCD. I’m on the path to recover but it is still tough. I’ve learned you will never “get rid” of your OCD but you can learn to accept it. Once you accept it, and realize they are just thoughts, it helps reduce the power it holds over you. I continue to do ERP to prevent relapse. I’ve begun to work again “part time” with the help of my therapist. I would suggest looking at this web site iocdf.org/ocd-finding-help/ to find help in your area. Some of the challenges I found were finding a therapist that actually was qualified to treat OCD and one that accepted my insurance. Many in my area were private pay. $200 a session). I called my insurance company for a list of therapist in my area and then cross referenced them with the list from the Web page above. I was able to find a very qualified therapist. Thank god. I would not be here if not. I had given up hope and could not go on any longer. My OCD was so severe. I have the fear of being a pedophile. I also have grandchildren. I couldn’t live with myself thinking that I have hurt or would hurt them. I have other OCD thoughts but this one is the worst. It’s frightening to mention this to anyone cause speaking it out loud makes it seem more real. Plus the fear of judgment is an issue. I literally threw myself whole heartedly into my ERP and the “intrusive thoughts” group at McLean’s. I was surprised to find out how many other people have the same fear/ thoughts. It’s more common than I expected. There are so many aspects of OCD that need to be addressed. Such as guilt, perfectionism, hypermorality, sleep hygiene, CBT, and the use of mindfulness. There are other areas for other people based on their symptoms. Sorry if I have said too much. It’s been a long road. Don’t give up. You just need the right therapist and the right treatment. Put your faith into it and you will not be disappointed. Good luck. I have kept in touch with many of my friends from the OCDI and have a support group. It helps to have others who understand. I hope this helps.
Hi - I hope you find the right treatment and/or medication for yourself. They are out there. Keep searching and don't give up. I said a prayer for you. I am so sorry you are hurting so much.
I don't know what cbd oil is or ERP but I'm gonna look into it. I've been upping my intake of bananas, walnuts chicken or turkey ( for the tryptophan ) and whole wheat and oatmeal to increase my serotonin it has been helping . I've said a prayer for you as well, don't give up. OCD doesn't want you to believe things will get better but reality tells us otherwise and OCD always exaggerates and even lies, we don't trust con men why should we trust OCD?
Hi mopedmike. I would be careful with cbd oil. I’ve heard great things about it but it has not been tested for efficacy (in the US) for the use in mental health. I’m not sure what the effects may be if used with medication. The international OCD foundation has a great explanation of ERP. Here is the web page. iocdf.org/about-ocd/ocd-tre.... It does work. It just takes time and commitment. Good luck.
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