Do you have to be diagnosed by a doctor to have OCD?

Do you have to be diagnosed by a doctor to have OCD?

Only trained therapists can diagnose OCD. Therapists will look for three things: The person has obsessions. He or she does compulsive behaviors.

How do I tell my family I think I have OCD?

Know your symptoms Before you talk to your family, make a list of all your OCD symptoms. This will help you clearly express how you know you have OCD. It might help to take a week to jot down all the intrusive thoughts and compulsions that pop up.

Can you cure OCD?

So in the end, the “cure” for OCD is to understand that there is no such thing as a cure for OCD. There is no thing to be cured. There are thoughts, feelings, and sensations, and by being a student of them instead of a victim of them, you can change your relationship to them and live a joyful, mostly unimpaired life.

What if I don’t have an appointment with my parents?

If you don’t have an appointment, you can ask your parents to schedule one, explaining that you’d like to be screened just in case. Often times, parents will trust a doctor you’ve been seeing regularly more than they trust therapists or psychiatrists, and this can be a bridge to getting the care you need.

Can a parent trust a doctor more than a therapist or psychiatrist?

Often times, parents will trust a doctor you’ve been seeing regularly more than they trust therapists or psychiatrists, and this can be a bridge to getting the care you need. This is the “last resort” for when you can’t seem to get anyone to hear you.

Does my therapist have to report back to my parents?

Depending on the state and country you live in, your therapist may or may not have to report back to your parents. Your best bet is to do a little internet research to figure out what risks are involved. There are a lot of other online resources that aren’t counseling but can help support you during this time.

How can I convince my parents to let me go to therapy?

Tell your parents you’d like to try a month of therapy to see if it’s helpful. Sometimes if you take the initiative, parents are more likely to take the issue seriously! A little self-disclosure: When I was a teen, this is ultimately the route that I had to take to access help.