As you know, I really struggle with thoughts/feelings/symptoms related to neurological diseases, in particular ALS.  I previously suffered from mild to moderate OCD, which was largely manageable, but my HA exploded in May this year out of nowhere.   

I am currently on medications: 30 mg of an SSRI (Paxil), which is still a fairly low dose for an OCD sufferer per my psychiatrist, and close to completely weaning off my anti-anxiety medication (Lorazepam/Ativan at only 0.25 mg a day - from about 1mg a day initially since June).  The medications have really helped to temper the anxiety, keep me calmer, and more rational, and have prevented any anxiety attacks.  Of course, they do not address the whole problem, because HA and OCD are thinking disorders, and so therapy is a very essential component.

I have seen a therapist now for about 7 sessions over the last 2 months.  She was definitely helpful in the beginning to teach me some relaxation techniques and coping skills, but I just have a sense that we've about hit the point where she does not have much more to offer.  I don't think she has a lot of experience with HA and OCD treatment just based on some of her comments.  I know she has quite a few patients were a fear of germs, but that is so very different.  For example, upon discussing my fears of ALS, she would often say things like, well the body has an amazing ability to fight off disease, which is of course true, but utterly meaningless when it comes to ALS or motor neuron disease.  When a therapist says seemingly empty things or things that are factually inaccurate, it leads me to then doubt them and not really help my progress.  She also suggests replacing anxious thoughts with thoughts about happy things and activities, peace is a position of power, etc. etc. all of which just seems a little to generalized, trite, and easy.   Don't get me wrong; she is an incredibly sweet lady, well meaning and kind, but I just wonder if I should not try to find someone with a bit more experience in my particular problems.   My brother has been through OCD treatment before, and as I recall, the treatment was quite a bit more aggressive, involving elements of exposure therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, etc.  In my sessions, we mostly just talk, which was fine initially, but I feel like I'm not making further progress.

With all the above said, I'm also cautious about just searching for a new therapist, because I know that I, as a HA and OCD sufferer, often overanalyze things and can be too clever for my own good, and perhaps I am jeopardizing my own therapy? Or does it just sound like it is not a good fit?

Honest opinions please.  I can take it  

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