Ocd

Hey @creative_writer

It can be really hard talking to a psychiatrist. Especially about OCD because you know what you’re worried about is irrational and yet it still bothers you deeply. It’s great that you’re working with you psychologist though. Has she given you any recommendations for the thoughts? Please try to remember that it can and does get better. It just takes way more time than is fair.

@AuntGlow My OCD can be quite debilitating and prevents me from living a normal life . Do you find that yourself?

It can absolutely impact my daily life - I find that it makes it hard to sit with uncertainty/discomfort/self-trust. @Kylie007

What are you noticing is coming up for you most? Here to listen. 🫶

@AuntGlow compulsive handwashing mostly

Ah, yes, I experience this too. Have you been able to talk with your GP or a psychologist about these thoughts/feelings at all? @Kylie007

Also, I am curious to know if you have looked at the online OCD CBT support programs through This Way Up? 🥰

@AuntGlow I have spoken with my gp. No I haven’t heard about the online course

Okay, wonderful. What did your GP suggest? @Kylie007

This is the program:

https://thiswayup.org.au/what-we-treat/ocd

You can get it for free with a GP's sign-off, so I would really recommend looking into it! They can help to guide you and check-in. It's a great starting point.

You could also look into support groups, if connection/peer support is what you're after? https://supportgroup.mhfa.org.au/ocd-support-group

Let me know your thoughts. 🫶