WARNING PLEASE READ
I got this app for ocd help and my biggest trigger is blood; I told this to the app and in the exposure heirarchy it suggested: “Create a small cut on your arm (such as by a razor blade or by scraping), allow the blood to flow for several minutes, observe it directly in a mirror, and continue with normal activities while the bleeding is still visible.” I understand the app is run by AI, but I found this advice not only extremely dangerous but also triggering as someone who has previously had a history of self abuse. I believe this app can be a great tool and I see a lot of positive attributes, but I strongly encourage the developers to take this seriously and put some type of restrictions on the AI features in order to prevent an accident from happening.
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Consider giving this a chance, it could help!
I am beyond anti-AI, but had to use it for work, so in distress, I did end up turning to Claude/ChatGPT for mental health advice - a terrible idea, I know. After multiple loved ones told me they think I might have OCD, I started trying this app, skeptically, and the chats are incredibly different than "standard" AI chatbots. While between REAL therapists, I have finally seen progress with my OCD and have found this incredibly helpful and life changing. I will be seeking out a human OCD specialist when I can afford it and manage it, but until then, this app has changed my habits, awareness, and attitude for the better. Take it with a grain of salt like anything (especially AI, which I still firmly believe is mostly bad) but this app does truly have a lot of worth.
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Really Impressed
I’m so impressed with this app which I’ve been using for a month or two now. I honestly thought I’d download and sign up then delete within a week which is how I usually get on with these things.
To give some background info; I’m late diagnosed ADHD, autistic, with OCD and health anxiety.
I’m not exaggerating when I tell you I’ve seen approximately 15-20 different therapists in the last decade. All the therapy I had helped at the time, however I’ve never been able to keep on top of my intrusive thoughts long-term. I’m not suggesting this app should replace therapy but it’s been so helpful to prevent me from relapsing into a bad place again.
Although I had good knowledge of the techniques from my therapists, actually applying them consistently without falling into a mental compulsion of negative self critism on a long term basis has always seemed like an impossible goal for me. I’m happy to report that I actually now believe there is light at the end of the very long and very dark tunnel.
The fact I can go onto the chat function when I need acute support is incredibly valuable, you can’t really get that with a traditional therapist. I love how it has a memory of the details mentioned along the way so you’re not always having to repeat yourself and will notice trends of how your compulsions show up as well as what techniques work best.
I actually did start using another online support service in conjunction with the app to begin with as I was really struggling with things. I covered off more topics and practiced more ERP using this app over the course of a week compared to not even having enough time to cover my background of my issues with the other service. I cancelled the subscription I had with the other service and have used Choiceful ever since. It’s great to have a quick response chat that is non judgemental, catches you when you stumble into compulsions, educates you on the psychology of OCD, and is confidential.
Thank you so so so much to the people who created this app, you are heroes xx
To give some background info; I’m late diagnosed ADHD, autistic, with OCD and health anxiety.
I’m not exaggerating when I tell you I’ve seen approximately 15-20 different therapists in the last decade. All the therapy I had helped at the time, however I’ve never been able to keep on top of my intrusive thoughts long-term. I’m not suggesting this app should replace therapy but it’s been so helpful to prevent me from relapsing into a bad place again.
Although I had good knowledge of the techniques from my therapists, actually applying them consistently without falling into a mental compulsion of negative self critism on a long term basis has always seemed like an impossible goal for me. I’m happy to report that I actually now believe there is light at the end of the very long and very dark tunnel.
The fact I can go onto the chat function when I need acute support is incredibly valuable, you can’t really get that with a traditional therapist. I love how it has a memory of the details mentioned along the way so you’re not always having to repeat yourself and will notice trends of how your compulsions show up as well as what techniques work best.
I actually did start using another online support service in conjunction with the app to begin with as I was really struggling with things. I covered off more topics and practiced more ERP using this app over the course of a week compared to not even having enough time to cover my background of my issues with the other service. I cancelled the subscription I had with the other service and have used Choiceful ever since. It’s great to have a quick response chat that is non judgemental, catches you when you stumble into compulsions, educates you on the psychology of OCD, and is confidential.
Thank you so so so much to the people who created this app, you are heroes xx
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Great app
Really beneficial for trying to heal my ROCD and super insightful! lovely staff aswell:)
great app
Helped me so much while I’ve been waiting for treatment. So grateful an app like this exists
