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Anxiety Disorder and Depression This forum room is for people to discuss other conditions. Many OCD suffers also suffer from Anxiety Disorder and Depression in addition to their OCD.

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Old 14th January 2008, 11:03
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I been to my doctor today, He told me by looking at my record I should of received CBT by now on the NHS. He told me it's been 5-6 months when I had my assessment and someone should of contacted me by now. He gave me the number so I'm going to ring the relevant people tod...

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Old 1st February 2008, 18:38
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hi hun-have been waiting for c.b.t for 7 yrs!!! when i fianlly got my therapy thru from the maudsley hospital-they gave me the wrong therapy-u know wot my therapist said about ocd checks??? dont do it!!!!!!!!!!!!! a man thats earning thousands a year!!!!...

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Old 1st February 2008, 21:38
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I didnt receive the right CBT and the therapist who done my CBT told me is was my thought because i was not trying hard enough to help myself combat my obsession and compulsions. I left in tears and I was going to make a complaint but i left it....

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Old 21st May 2008, 03:49
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Quote: Originally Posted by sufferer I didnt receive the right CBT and the therapist who done my CBT told me is was my thought because i was not trying hard enough to help myself combat my obsession and compulsions. I left in ...

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Old 25th August 2008, 21:09
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Quote: Originally Posted by sufferer I didnt receive the right CBT and the therapist who done my CBT told me is was my thought because i was not trying hard enough to help myself combat my obsession and compulsions. I left in t...

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Old 25th October 2008, 13:00
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Ensure from the start you ask your therapist why you are here. Ask them what they hope to achieve out of these sessions. You and your therapist should be readying from the same book and make sure you both are on the same track....

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Old 19th December 2008, 12:33
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What are people's thoughts on counselling/CBT or any other type of therapy? I hear such a mixed reaction and, although having had counselling in my teens, I wonder is it worth having counselling again or is it something that somehow I need to sort out for myself?...

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Old 8th January 2009, 00:56
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I've had all the therapy on offer and i still feel I'm not achieving results. I did have the sessions on the NHS and in private costing me hundreds of pounds but for some people therapy is not the answer nor is medication but at least the medication I'm on is helping me. ...

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Old 10th January 2009, 09:00
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Default When is it enough therapy?
Hi Sally, Thanks for the response. It is really helpful to get vies on the subject. I have had two lots of therapy sessions which lasted for over a few months. One with a councellor another with an occupational therapist. Is it time for me to say no one can help me except my...

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Old 10th January 2009, 10:42
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Hi all, There are different options available for treating someone with OCD and other anxiety disorders. In addition to Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), doctors may prescribe medication and should also consider the patient’s dietary. Eating a healthy diet is important, b...

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