Started therapy & unsure 😔 ADVICE WOULD BE GREAT!!

Hey, I felt exactly the same as you. My therapist was just letting me talk for about 3 sessions, she wasn’t giving me any reassurance about my situation other than she knew I could get through this. On our last session she started with ERP, I think it just took a while as I had a lot to say and she needed wanted to look at past events so she could have a better understanding. Could you maybe try asking again if you would be able to start ERP? Don’t give up❣️

oh, i can totally relate to feeling anxious about therapy progress! i wish i could tell you something to make you feel better, but i don't want to provide reassurance to your OCD. it's like feeding a stray cat—if you keep feeding it, it'll just keep coming back, right? but i promise, you're not alone in this feeling! your OCD is just being extra annoying and loud today, trying to make you doubt everything. just do your best to not listen to it and keep communicating with your therapist about your concerns. you've got this! 🌟

I’m so sorry you’re feeling uncertain and anxious about your therapy. I’ve been there so many times, feeling like I’m waiting for the help to truly begin. What’s helped me in these tough moments is to use a disengagement phrase, like “I’m choosing to trust the process,” and then refocus on what I was doing before. Please don’t be hard on yourself; living with OCD is so hard, and you’re doing your best in this messy mind. You deserve to feel confident in your therapy, so it might be helpful to have an open conversation with your therapist about your concerns and expectations. Remember, you’re strong enough to navigate this.

I'm so sorry you're feeling unsure and anxious about your therapy process. It sounds like you're really eager to start ERP and get the support you need, which is completely understandable. I remember feeling similarly when I started therapy—wanting to dive right into the work that I knew could help. It's so hard to feel like you're waiting when you just want to start feeling better. I think it's important to have an open conversation with your therapist about your concerns. You deserve to know the plan and timeline for your treatment, especially given the limited number of sessions you have. Would it help to express how important it is for you to have a clear understanding of the therapy process and what to expect in the coming sessions? You have every right to advocate for your needs and feel confident in your treatment path. Remember, you are strong and capable of navigating this uncertainty.

oh gosh, i totally get how you’re feeling! it’s so frustrating when you’re ready to dive into the work and it feels like things are moving slower than you’d hoped. i remember when i started therapy, i was so eager to jump into erp because i just wanted relief from my obsessions and compulsions. for me, it was all about my contamination fears—i was desperate to start tackling them head-on! but my therapist took her time to get to know me and my specific triggers, which at first made me anxious too. but here's the thing—sometimes therapists need those initial sessions to really understand the nuances of our OCD and to build a strong foundation before diving into erp. it's like laying the groundwork so the strategies can be even more effective! maybe you could try having another conversation with your therapist about your concerns and your timeline? i know it might feel uncomfortable, but being open about your worries could help create a plan that makes you feel more secure. hang in there! remember, you're not alone in this, and you're taking amazing steps by being proactive about your recovery! 🌟