Reply To: Reassurance withdrawal advice needed

[johna2Participant]

Hi. You answered my question about therapy in my last posting to you.

During lockdown I went under with anxiety and ocd. I had some on the phone cbt. It was mildly helpful. Best if one can see a therapist on a regular basis in person and continue till you see real progress and improvement.

Withdraw reassurance with regard to specifics in any case. Keep passing the buck back to her. Like “What do YOU think?” It may seem brutal but it’s the only way.

OCD can be managed and maybe even overcome, but it generally takes time and a lot of effort from the sufferer.