Scared to be evaluated for OCD

[gtfonatalieParticipant]

As a 22 year old female trying to pursue a degree in education, I feel that I might have OCD and that keeps stopping me. My brain keeps telling me that you are just getting into that field because you are a P. As a result I am scared to tell the therapist these thoughts in fear of being put on some list or something and be considered a danger to the kids.

[johna2Participant]

That’s understandable. Not all therapists understand ocd. I’ve heard of people having been caused problems because of ignorant doctors, therapists and social services.

That being the case I would only be willing to speak to a psychiatrist if I were you. Tell your doctor that you believe you suffer from ocd, but don’t go into too many details. Tell the doctor that you want to see a psychiatrist for an evaluation. Once you have the evaluation you can ask for RELEVANT therapy for ocd.

[Tooold 55Participant]

The fact its bothering you ,to me is indicative that you are no more a threat to anyonen than myself ,I I know its frightening these thoughts ,but don’t let ocd take away clearly what you want to do .

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