I had posted awhile ago that I was struggling to find therapy for OCD from a professional again, that can prescribe me meds also. Well it’s not been easy ughh.
I’ve tried four different locations in last month at least, and none are available in my area or don’t call me back with help or answers to my questions......
Anything outside my area has a vastly long waiting list and requires more anxiety over the distance to travel for help , amount of time it takes because other things like work piling up on me, and added cost because I cannot seem to just see one professional.
I have to get screened in one appointment, then see a therapist who specializes in OCD in another appointment , but then see a Psychiatrist who is only one that can prescribe me meds in 3rd appointment Ughhhhhh. That’s three appointments just to get started and all are not local.
I haven’t given up though and my next calls are going to be at whatever place I can get started at again. I’ve just finally given in to fact it’s gonna be tough to get the help I’d like without the added stress.
I have a lot of fears of doing this , and still struggling mostly on my own with most of my family not really being supportive. I have one family member who gets it and is definitely trying. But I’m not quitting. You’ve all inspired me to finally put my health first and foremost. That’s keeping me going. Hope in a couple months I have update with good news
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Great to hear that you are not giving up and still seeking help. There is always hope!
As you can see from my username, I believe there is healing in Jesus. My name is Brian but I felt moved to join this online community to encourage others and share what (or really, who) has changed my life.
Although we will continue to not be perfect in this world, I believe Jesus can help heal our hearts and minds by the Holy Spirit. It is given to us when we turn to him and ask for help and believe in him. Believing is difficult at times and I have had many days of doubting and questioning, but I always come back to believing in him because of his love for us and the purpose he gives us.
I just found this video this morning and found it very moving and wanted to share it with you. It is a pastor explaining a passage from the book of Mark in the Bible. I hope you continue to move forward and never give up! Being part of this community is so important because we are all in need of encouragement and hope.
Thank you so much for the encouragement and personal experience with Jesus.As difficult as OCD and other issues makes it to believe some days, I definitely have found that a lot of the relief I get is because of handing it over to him as much as possible.
Some days I definitely get upset and want to stay angry at him, because no matter how hard I tried to pray and plead for him to save the loved ones I’ve lost in last year and half, I still lost them , and he couldn’t keep them here with me.
I also get upset because I cannot understand what I did wrong as a child to deserve the pain of OCD and depression.
I’m pretty broken from those losses, and from the pain of “why me”.
Just about every day the losses of loved ones takes my breath away literally.
The “why me” and having OCD creeps in too.
But I go back to that day when OCD just wouldn’t let me move and I cried out to GOD because I couldn’t take it anymore.
Through it all I believe he heard me .
I also feel he’s helping me to work through the pain of the losses I suffered, even though some days that is very difficult to do.
It’s not a cure and some days searching for his face causes more OCD symptoms.
But I also know that without him I would not be here still trying today .
Yes keep trying. I too found it difficult to find a therapist who could prescribe me meds too. I get mine from my primary doctor. See if that is an option for you. It shouldn't be this hard.
Thank you so much. I agree completely. It definitely shouldn’t be this difficult. My primary doctors unfortunately cannot prescribe the meds for OCD, but I could get something for anxiety for sure.
Thank you again for the support. I really appreciate it
I know it can be so so so challenging searching for evidence-based treatment, getting an appointment with the right person, finding someone to prescribe medication to go along with ERP, etc. It can be really tricky!! I am SO PROUD of you for sticking with it! Have you tried any tele/remote options for ERP that might alleviate some of the distance issues?
You are so welcome. Besides your doctor, see if there are any clinics for OCD. For example, in my area are universities and hospitals that have Anxiety Clinics and counsellors that receive whatever you can afford to pay. Some doctor's offices have "free counsellors" but they are not usually specialists in one area of course. All the best!
I’ll definitely keep checking on those options. There hasn’t been any so far because of where I live , but I do get counseling. My counselor is awesome and tries very hard to help me figure this out, but OCD isn’t their specialty and not trained on it . But I couldn’t ask for a better counselor for support and to help me through some of the depression by having someone help to talk to me . She even gives me that hug I’ve needed for so long . Thank you again so much
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