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Does anyone have this? Or any experience of this and suitable treatment? I've suffered since I was about 6 and it's just getting worse and worse. From the moment I wake I am doing rituals and the only time it stops is when I am asleep. I've tried CBT counselling and psychotherapy am also on sertraline. I am finding it hard to get help and support or a referral to someone with specialist knowledge in OCD. Feeling really desperate and like there is no point going on at the moment. I don't want to live like this anymore.

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Hi there, could you go back to your doctor and speak to them about your medication? Maybe it needs adjusting. 

I think somewhere on here there’s a list of CBT specialists, maybe you could ask Ashley for ones in your area? It may be you haven’t found the right specialist for you. I’ve seen a quite few over the years, and some just didn’t work for me at all.

There’s also a place in London that Taurean mentioned the other day. Not sure if you’re in London or could travel, but if not maybe give them a call and see if they could recommend or refer you to someone closer? 

I’ve had periods where I’ve been constantly ruminating and/or performing rituals. It’s awful, but you can get through this with the right help. 

Whilst you find another therapist do you have any self help books you could read? Also is there anything at all that helps ease the anxiety that you could do more? I find getting out helps me.

Try and stay as positive as possible, you’re not alone and there’s always people in here to help x

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Thanks for your reply dragon fly. I am in Bristol, who is Ashley? I do need my medication sorted but who do I ask? The gp? It's hard not to let it all take over and feel hopefully I am just panicking that I have wasted my whole life to this and Ive never felt at ease or ok. Who is Ashley? I've been out this afternoon so feeling slightly less desperate but can't help feeling isolated and like I don't know where to turn for help. The only option seems to be the IAPT and I don't want to go back there as it made me much worse. Thanks 

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Hi Olivia, how are you today? That’s great you got out yesterday! Maybe you could try doing that each day? 

Ashley is the MD of OCD UK and is also on here offering advice at times. I’ve just tried to find the link on here for finding a therapist but it doesn’t seem to work @Ashley would you be able to help please? 

Yes, I would make an appointment with your GP and explain you are not feeling very good at all, and can he look at your medication and refer you for CBT. If there’s a waiting list in your area then perhaps you could find a private therapist until an NHS one is available? 

Don’t be so hard on yourself and try not to think that you’ve wasted your life on OCD. I think most of us on here have had OCD most of our lives, and yes if I think about how much it has ruled my life at times it gets me down. But, I think it also shows how strong we all are too! It’s never too late to fight even harder! 

Sending positive thoughts and good luck finding a therapist x

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Thanks for your reply. I've had a proper look at the nice guidelines and have written a letter for my gp and outlined the treatment I hope to receive based on this guidence. I have had CBT before but it didn't really help. I am seeing a psychologist privately but it's very expensive. I am hoping that I can see my GP and get a review of my medication and a referral to someone more specialised in OCD. It's hard not to feel to feel upset when you have to fight so hard for help and when the rituals rule your life. I've been like this for as long as I can remember and I think it's finally all got too much!!!

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