bro he is superb cool , bro actually i will tell you one trick start ERP , you also know when you are child you was scared of somethings when you grow to started to ignore the fear that you faced when you are child am i right .here you have to understand that if you ignore the thoughts it wont stay it may can come no issues let its come first understand that you have ocd dont think ocd means a big issues nothing bro this is a behaviour you made in your past life you can change your behaviour by practices do ERP and dont do compulsion.try it try iit try it.one time abnormaly you will ignore your fear and you will move on..
In my experience, OCD comes from not feeling safe or clean. Working on finding connection with other people, getting physically stronger, and trying to learn new things has really helped. In addition, prepare for anxiety that comes with not checking or doing your rituals. You will have to endure that until your brain gets used to your new habits.
@@LuNaharuni4120 Focus on staying positive, avoid doing compulsions, stay healthy, take some sunlight daily and work accordingly to the therapist 👍that,s all i know
Having so-ocd and your mind constantly telling you to become gay when you know your not is so hard to overcome ... Stay strong guys ❤ we will all overcome it .
I was with NOCD therapy for a couple years and who I saw was amazing. Really helped challenge me and deal with being uncomfortable. Unfortunately, my insurance wouldn't cover the cost of therapy, and even had a hard time with finding insurance that was accepted by them. Which the out-of-pocket cost was outrageously high, especially for myself, so I don't think I'll be able to see them anymore but if you have Insurance, or can afford the out-of-pocket cost, then I think it's a really great place for therapy. I also agree about the medication part. I've been on two types of medication for OCD one being anafronil and the other is fluvoximine. But like you said I've never really been able to like physically tell if they're making a difference. I don't really feel like oh the medication's working I can feel it in my body. But I know it hasn't made me worse so I kinda look at it as you said just working in the background and I also know that For me, medication won't make all of my OCD problems go away. For me therapy, especially ERP has been the biggest key to recovery
I'm in the UK, only got diagnosed a week ago, still waiting on CBT. The feeling of not being ok is robbing me of my life, I don't know how to function or live my life!
I try to do 20 min a day of mindfulness meditation. It is difficult because of the OCD and anxiety, yet also super helpful... practicing to be still for 20 min and observing thoughts and feelings, not easy, feels impossible, but in a weird way it works. I like the mindfulness workbook called 30 Days to Reduce Anxiety by Harper Daniels, and the Tao Te Ching.
Meds never really worked for me, placebo effect mostly. ERP is the ultimate solution, because only fear that fuels OCD. If you face your fears, they are not fears anymore. No fear, no OCD.
@@LuNaharuni4120 Don't run, don't avoid and don't escape anymore. Just let the thought be and also the sensations. Fear is present because you running from something.
recovery of ocd is not possible bcz fear and anxiety. If no fear and anxiety there is no ocd some one was survived with severe ocd my adavice get suicide thats is the only options me also😔
@@aneesh3039 I don't like to say anything like this to a fellow OCD person, but you are an idiot. OCD is the most managable of all mental illness and you can live a 95% OCD-free life even without medication. If you CHOOSE stop doing compulsions, you win. Fear and anxiety are symptoms of OCD, and they are not the real enemy. I had debilitating periods and suicidal thoughts too for years, but I live a happy life now. OCD not disappeared, I only changed my reactions to the thoughts. If I could do it, anyone can, you too. Please don't encourage others to give up just because you gave up.
I also have OCD, pure O, and acceptance & commitment worked good for me - still not over of thoughts but more manageable along with a good nutrition, excerise & of course a decent sleeping routine. :)
whoever says I can't recover, they are the ones who stop the treatment halfway, you have to use all the means until you find the medicine that suits you, if you have suffered from ocd for 10-15 years, the duration of the treatment will also be long, remember that those who have deep ocd must take medicine because this disorder is caused by the disruption of hormones in the brain Also, keep an eye on the medical updates on OCD, new drugs may be available to help you recover faster
If I think about it, I guess I had OCD as long as I can think back. I got the full program of it, but I managed to live with it so far. I can't stop brooding over unwelcoming thoughts in my head, which go around in loops, doing ritual behaviour, being frightened shitless of certain situations, aggressive outbreaks, depression. I don't say that it's always easy, but so far, I managed to "cheat" myself through life. I just live with it. Regardless of ocd, I still have times of happiness and joy in my life Through watching this, I learned that ocd is the name for this freakyness in my head and that I'm not the only one like this.
As I am struggling with ocd ERP is really sufficient moreover, your are the best therapist I have ever seen, Thank you, your vedios actually helps alot.
I always had a really hard time adjusting to medication. They would even start me out on half of the lowest dosage and I would still have horrible side effects that I couldn't deal with. Ended up trying 7 medications that didn't work. I'm currently just doing ERP without being medicated right now. I've definitely seen some results but it's not always linear. But overall I feel better than I used to and hope that I can continue getting better
Remember it’s never linear, ocd waxes and wanes over time, just meaning you’ll have some good days some bad. Often without any logical reason u could think of
I can't enjoy the things I want because of these thoughts and the trauma they left which lasted over a year. I considered ending myself but I tell myself to hang on 😢
I think medication actually stop the ocd for a while, but CBT actually teach your brain how to think the way you want and will give you the full control of your body. Prefer CBT and be patient.
My OCD is linked to agoraphobia, if I stay home, I barely notice it. But it's when I venture out, even a mile away from home, it gets louder and anxiety gets more intense. Mine is somatic related, I start to fear my breath and getting stuck too far from home. My compulsion is trying to avoid the sensation. I'm still trying to figure out how to feel safe anywhere and not have the breathing creep in. It is almost like a fear I will suffocate.
I've been trying ERP for my anxiety and depersonalisation and yes the feelings are more prominent... I'm not going to say they are worse like i did in the past. I'm just going to say that they are there... They can stay as long as they want ..
My mind is playing all sorts of music in my head. It doesnot stop. Most of the time it plays as soon as i get up in the morning. Its been 9 months. Can anybody please help?
Hey Nate, I have a question, I’ve dealing with ocd for over an year and I haven’t told anyone about it cause my thought is so bad that I can’t even tell my family members and I’m scared that what would be their reaction towards it, so what would you suggest?
As a fellow person with OCD, my recommendation is finding a therapist that specializes in OCD. They are going to understand and not judge. It’s a scary step but completely worth it. You really can do this, it’s a rough road at first, but if you have OCD you already know what rough is and you’re resilient.
I can completely understand and went through the same. But after telling to my therapist the first time, I experienced a kind of relief that is really unexplainable!! My therapist also said that the more you express and tell, the more you feel light and better
recovery of ocd is not possible bcz fear and anxiety. If no fear and anxiety there is no ocd some one was survived with severe ocd my adavice get suicide thats is the only options me also😔
I was with NOCD therapy for a couple years and who I saw was amazing. Really helped challenge me and deal with being uncomfortable. Unfortunately, my insurance wouldn't cover the cost of therapy, and even had a hard time with finding insurance that was accepted by them. Which the out-of-pocket cost was outrageously high, especially for myself, so I don't think I'll be able to see them anymore but if you have Insurance, or can afford the out-of-pocket cost, then I think it's a really great place for therapy. I also agree about the medication part. I've been on two types of medication for OCD one being anafronil and the other is fluvoximine. But like you said I've never really been able to like physically tell if they're making a difference. I don't really feel like oh the medication's working I can feel it in my body. But I know it hasn't made me worse so I kinda look at it as you said just working in the background and I also know that For me, medication won't make all of my OCD problems go away. For me therapy, especially ERP has been the biggest key to recovery
In my experience, OCD comes from not feeling safe or clean. Working on finding connection with other people, getting physically stronger, and trying to learn new things has really helped. In addition, prepare for anxiety that comes with not checking or doing your rituals. You will have to endure that until your brain gets used to your new habits.
I get so scared..I have emetophobia which makes me really panicky. Im in a panic attack right? the emetophobia makes it worse cause im scared of being sick or seeing others sick
As an OCD sufferer, I naturally think a lot, and here's one conclusion I've reached: I see OCD as a disorder that affects my sense of self. I feel like my identity and self are changed when I don't engage in compulsions or when I break the routine. Maybe that's why when OCD gets bad, people often experience Derealization. Now, 'self' itself is an elusive concept as it could have so many meanings. By 'self', I am referring to the 'Experience of Self'. Maybe the part of the brain that formulates and regulates 'self' is responsible. Now, this is not my field of expertise, but I like thinking about philosophy and forming theories about science and psychology. What are your thoughts?
I was really hellbent and successfully got myself through ERP therapy during 2019. However, my job drastically changed last year causing me a lot of anxiety, uncertainty, and depression which also made me relapse back into my compulsive behaviors and thoughts. I feel like Sisyphus, and my boulder rolled back down the mountain again 🤬
recovery of ocd is not possible bcz fear and anxiety. If no fear and anxiety there is no ocd some one was survived with severe ocd my adavice get suicide thats is the only options me also😔
My therapist is sooo helpful. She's been AMAZING. I was telling her about you and she said she loves you! She worked with you in Utah :) Needless to say, she approved me using your videos 😂
Touch the things you don't want to touch and don't wash. Wipe your hands on your pants, if needed. Act chill and cool physically. Say, "Whatever.." and then do it again and again. You can do this. I know people that haven't had therapy and have the strength in them to lean in to the threats. Start by watching the videos and then go do the things you avoid.
