This app is made for Hollywood’s portrayal of OCD
The exercise doesn’t work for things that happen randomly to you. For example, I don’t like my alarm being set for random hours when something originally had happened to me or making a wish for something and then a few hours later something negative happened. Then it says “expose yourself to it”. I’m not at a wishing well to throw another penny and making a wish again. AND I don’t need to set my alarm right now! So it’s not bothering me. This is for people who don’t like their hands getting physically messy or their books aren’t perfectly in order. FYI that’s not real OCD, that’s OCD portrayed by Hollywood. Real OCD is not being able to go to the bathroom without flushing the toilet 3 times or something bad will happen or walking up and down your staircase 10 times til it “feels right” or refusing to touch certain people because you think something bad will happen. The last OCD I had was when I was smelling Yankee candles, and if I smelled a bad one or it wasn’t a good smell and left the store, something bad would arise. What am I supposed to drive 45 mins away to the Yankee candle store just to do this app? That’s real OCD. Washing your hands 18 times is Hollywood OCD. Maybe get some people who have actual OCD to fix this app. OCD is almost superstitious.
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Response from developer
Hi there, We're sorry the app has been a confusing experience for you so far. Your feedback is really helpful as we keep working to make it better. Since a few of us have OCD too, we definitely understand the frustration when it seems like people are talking about "Hollywood OCD" all the time. Many of our users with similar needs use our SOS feature to start practicing immediately when random obsessions and compulsions set in. As always, feel free to send us an email at info@nocdhelp.com. Thanks again!
NOCD
The only feedback I have for this useful app as a cognitive therapist is to say calling it treatment for OCD has limited its usefulness quite considerably .
Many clients with anxiety do exposure exercises regularly and would find the tools here very useful. Certainly clients with health anxiety fall into the example given on the app.
Clients with agoraphobia in confined spaces too.
However not everyone can identify with the term OCD. Although certainly I will explain it’s usefulness to my clients in case they might like to utilise the app, as all anxious clients need to identify negative thoughts and manage the worried responses they trigger.
No worries , might have been a better name ?
Many clients with anxiety do exposure exercises regularly and would find the tools here very useful. Certainly clients with health anxiety fall into the example given on the app.
Clients with agoraphobia in confined spaces too.
However not everyone can identify with the term OCD. Although certainly I will explain it’s usefulness to my clients in case they might like to utilise the app, as all anxious clients need to identify negative thoughts and manage the worried responses they trigger.
No worries , might have been a better name ?
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Very promising—a way to turn off forums
I downloaded this to preview it for my middle schooler. I would really like to have him use the app, but I can’t seem to figure out how to turn off the forums. I’m finding things in the comments that aren’t appropriate for him. Am I missing where I could do this? If not, a feature to hide that part of the app would be a very useful addition. Thanks!
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Thank you so much
This app is really awesome. It has helped me find support and an awesome community. I even made a suggestion for an update and got a positive answer from the staff a few hours later. 5 stars, keep up the good work NOCD team! ⭐️
Amazing
I need to take a moment out of my day to say that this app is truly amazing. By far the best app I’ve ever used. And it’s free! I haven’t used the exercises yet, but the chat is brilliant. This app has made me realise that I’m not alone, my symptoms are “normal” and that there is hope for my ocd. I would recommend this app to anyone that is suffering for ocd. I can’t emphasise enough how great this app is. I love it!!!
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Fixed!
Update: the app now keeps the timer going after the phone is locked - works 👍🏻
Doesn’t work after update to iOS 11. Used to start my exposure then put the phone in my pocket, and 15 or 30 minutes later I would be able to end the exposure and rate my anxiety. After iOS 11, nOCD stops the timer after the phone goes to sleep 👎🏻 bummer
Doesn’t work after update to iOS 11. Used to start my exposure then put the phone in my pocket, and 15 or 30 minutes later I would be able to end the exposure and rate my anxiety. After iOS 11, nOCD stops the timer after the phone goes to sleep 👎🏻 bummer
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An easy fix but a deal breaker for now
I love the way this app provides feedback to keep users returning to complete ERP homework. Unfortunately, the inability to toggle between apps without pausing the exposure timer means that I won't be able to continue using it as I transition to new exercises. Being able to do so is ESSENTIAL for users who need to pull up a piece of content related to their obsession in a different app such as a photograph or script. Part of the beauty of this app is the discretion it provides when completing ERP outside of the home. I will miss using it and hope a work around is developed soon.
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Isn’t ideal for all kinds of OCD
One of my bad obsessions with having to complete everything I start often gets me stuck doing something I don’t need to do for much longer than is acceptable. Oftentimes, this involves using my phone for entertainment apps. I was hoping nOCD would help me stay on point, but the timer doesn’t run when I have another app open, so it never asks me for my anxiety levels when I try to complete the exercises. I was terrible the first exercise and wasted 30-40 minutes without realizing it, hungry and needing to do other things.
I like the concept though, and app generally runs smooth.
I like the concept though, and app generally runs smooth.
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Response from developer
Hi there, and thanks for this great feedback! If we could get a few more details about your needs, it would help us find ways to make this a better experience for you. Because there are so many different types of symptoms (as you know very well), we're always looking to give people better solutions. If you don't mind, send us a quick email at info@nocdhelp.com and we can see what might work better.
Has been the extra help that I’ve needed
I’ve been dealing with OCD for over 20 years. Why nothing like this has existed before is completely beyond me. nOCD has been extremely helpful so far with reducing my anxiety in severe OCD flare up situations and guides me through the behavioral work that’s necessary to start making progress and get better.
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So Helpful
This app is genius! I love it so much. It really helps with my OCD... it's like a free therapist in your pocket! There's so many awesome features on this app; such as daily "tasks" to help you overcome your fears and compulsions, a forum for app users, and customizable and detailed symptom trackers.
The creator of this app did so well! He's such a nice guy. It's amazing how much he asked for ideas and feedback from actual OCD patients... medical apps and apps targeted at a specific category of people need to take a page out of his book!
The creator of this app did so well! He's such a nice guy. It's amazing how much he asked for ideas and feedback from actual OCD patients... medical apps and apps targeted at a specific category of people need to take a page out of his book!
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