Jess123

Hello Gemma and thank you You mentioned maybe discussing medication with my doctor as it isn’t working for my ocd, however I've been on the site for a while anonymously and I’ve seen quite a few people mention that medication doesn’t necessarily help with the ocd, just The anxiety to help you engage in the CBT more? I’m not sure if that’s true it’s only due to my current medication really helping anxiety wise

Hi everybody, I’m new to the forums I just thought I’d introduce myself. I’ve been suffering from ocd since the age of 18 (I’m now 21) I’m on medication and half way through cbt however my therapist is always having days off and our sessions always seem to land on a bank holiday too - feel like I’m not getting much out of it. I have harm related ocd, and I’ve just had an argument with my mum which has brought the harm urges on i just wanted to ask has anybody with ocd actually acted on these urges and impulses? The only person who helps me is my lovely partner however because I don’t drive (due to the ocd) and live in an isolated town it’s very difficult for me to see him when I need a cuddle. It’s hard for me to get out in general! I just want to know if I’d ever actually act on these impulses? I’m so terrified as I feel like I want to hurt my mum right now But I’d never do that!! Medication doesn’t really help The ocd at all either xx