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Old Mar 19, 2009, 03:46 AM
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Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. OCD limits my use of the computer.

Anyway, I left a message for my shrink on Tuesday, but still haven't received a callback. I called during his working hours, so I'm thinking maybe he's out this week, or for a couple days of it, at least.

I've seen a lot of psychologists in the area, but no one's ever recommended one for CBT. I haven't asked my current psychiatrist about psychologists, because I figured I get pretty much the same thing in a psychiatrist as a psychologist, only the psychiatrist can write prescriptions. From what I've read, a cognitive behavioral therapist is different from a general psychologist, and the closest ones I've found (online) are too far away. I will ask my shrink when I see him again (in April), which will be my third appointment. My boyfriend nor I think CBT will work for me right now, because I've got to get some of the thoughts--the GRIP of the OCD, more specifically--to reduce and let go before I can handle CBT, but it's still good to know if there are local CB therapists around.

Yeah, I've read many books on OCD and CBT, but it's hard to do it on your own, especially when there are so many setbacks.

Thanks again.
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