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How does somebody go about getting help for ocd?

Where I live there is very little help for things like ocd on the NHS.

As a result of this lack of help I have taken steps to help myself through the use of self help books and information on the internet.

Even though I have experienced some progress through the use of self help methods, I still think I would benefit from talking to a specialist such as a psychologist.

Is there any such help available or is my only option to pay for private treatment?

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On 06/10/2018 at 20:42, zx123 said:

Is there any such help available...

There definitely is, you're entitled to receive CBT through the NHS under NICE guidelines, it might take some time :thumbdown:but it should be available to you, even if it's not locally.

Private therapy's obviously an option open to you (always go through the BABCP), the downside's the cost, it's pretty expensive...and you're only paying to see someone quickly, the quality of the treatment won't necessarily be that much different than it is through the NHS.

A lot really comes down to how well you feel you're doing, if you're in an okaish place at the moment I would personally think about following through with the NHS.

It's possible now to self refer through the IAPT process. Or your GP could get the ball rolling. if you were to hit problems, it will come down to badgering them (the charity could take the pressure off with some advocacy on your behalf).

As I say, which option you go for, depends on whether you feel you need to talk things through sooner rather than later. If you feel you can wait, don't be fobbed off by your GP with warnings about long waiting times or medication, hold your ground and maybe print off the NICE guidelines (they're available on the charity's main pages along with more info covering treatment options) to remind them you're entitled to CBT for OCD through the NHS.

I hope that may help a little.

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