Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
I joined this forum and then subsequently had a look at some others. But I have stuck with this forum because it’s like being part of one big family and I have made some very good friends on here.
The forum has it’s ups and downs but as with any good family the members stick together and do their best to support each other.
Many issues are raised by members that maybe other members have experienced themselves but have been too afraid to tell the professionals that are responsible for their care. But by joining in on the thread it frequently gives them the courage to engage more openly with the professionals.
I have noticed that many members that are having or about to have CBT post on the forum to ask how others dealt with their CBT. When I was having CBT I sometimes struggled to understand exactly what it was that I was supposed to be doing, but talking to others about their experiences of CBT really helped me to understand.
Sometimes the professionals (though not all) try to use a ‘one treatment cures all’ approach. We are all different, as is our OCD. What works for one might not work for somebody else. So it’s great to hear of the many and varied experiences that members post in reply.
It’s also good to hear of the many and varied coping mechanisms, including CBT that people use to cope with their OCD, especially if it’s having a major impact on daily life.
The threads on this forum are many and varied and they frequently result in a lively and informative discussion.
Although it’s the members that make this forum the friendly and supportive place that it is, we shouldn’t forget the hard work and effort put in by others such as Joel, Caps and of course our very own Sysop. Thank you.
Trudy
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