Finally Getting Help.

Been dealing with Pure OCD symptoms for the past 3 years (and likely longer). They've ranged from ROCD to POCD, HOCD, Empathy/narcissistic OCD, etc, etc. These past few months have been particularly difficult; Monday I had an extremely bad case of HOCD, and I finally just got fed up and scheduled an appointment with a psychologist. Unfortunately he's not available until October 4th, but better late than never.

Besides the fact that my anxiety is telling me I'm only doing this for attention, I sort of feel like a weight has been lifted off of my shoulders. I don't care what I have to do - talk for hours, choke down antidepressants - I want my life back.

I don't know what sort of experience the psychologist has with OCD/Pure OCD, so I don't know how to go about explaining my symptoms. Anyone have any general advice/experience with their symptoms and going to the doctors?

Hello so a little bit about me is I've had OCD since I was a child, I know its hard but try not to listen to your anxiety. YOU are important and it is not something you are doing for attention, I really hope your doctor can get you on a good regimen of either therapy/meds. Youre doing the right thing by getting help, im rooting for you!

Thank you Alexis! I will comment on your thread, I am curious about your experiences with medication and therapy.