"I knew something was wrong at age 7. I did not actively seek help until after college. So it took about 15 years, from onset to even getting a diagnosis, and another five years to get appropriate treatment."
Today's guest is Jackie and she has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. In this episode, Jackie will talk about her symptoms, her diagnosis, the complexity of her illness, and the treatment that eventually worked for her.
Host: Dr. Melissa Mork
Producer: Keegan Goldfarb
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This podcast is not intended as therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental illness, please refer to the following resources.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264
Crisis Text Line: Within the US, text HOME to 741741
International ODC Foundation: https://iocdf.org/
How to find a therapist: If insured, check your insurance company website to find a provider, seek referral from your primary care physician, or use www.psychologytoday.com to locate someone in your area.
