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- 3y
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- 3y
At first everything seems to collapse in on you, for me the thoughts became louder more aggressive. With time however it gets easier. The thoughts don't go away, they become quieter and have less of an effect on you. Think of your life where you are in control, where you can laugh at the thoughts. It is alot of work, alot of back and forth. To stay motivated I think of my life where it's at and where I want it to be. It's ok to fail, that's how we learn. The important thing to remember here is Life, I want to live my life where I can genuinely smile and laugh. I will get there, and so can you, take one day at a time and keep pushing forward, Life is meant to be lived, dont let your mind take that from you.
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- 3y
I feel like I’m a lot braver after doing ERP
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- NOCD Alumni
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- 3y
Hi PolarisJoy, ERP has given me not only time back in my day, but control over what I choose to do with my day, instead of my OCD ruling my thoughts and actions in order to avoid more anxiety. ERP has given me that freedom which I never really had before. ERP helps you to more easily not focus on the intrusive thoughts and not give in to the doubt that feeds your OCD. It has also helped me to help others who suffer by being able to recognize their compulsions and try to suggest some simple ERP exercises to help if they feel comfortable doing so. No matter what the OCD sub-type ERP applies to all, so once you start doing some for one type, you start understating what can apply to your other sub types. Your OCD will fight back at the start of any ERP, but it gets less the more you progress, and eventually you will be able to make the intrusive thoughts almost be background noise and not rule your life anymore. Good luck in your recovery and best wishes.
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- 20w
Can I hear some examples of specific parts of ERP that has helped you? I've been doing talk therapy for a few years and the major issue I have with it is that I already have analyzed all of my problems from every angle, so I'm kind of just sitting there yapping about it for an hour. I need solutions and things that make me feel better.
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- 19w
I’m starting NOCD. I had several years of cbt as a child (well over 20 years ago) and I see a trauma therapist. But now I’ll be seeking further help for OCD and just really scared. CBT wasn’t helpful for me. How has ERP been helpful for you? Do you feel like you’ll finally get your life back? I’m consumed by my obsessions 😢 Would love others feedback if ERP helped you ❤️
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- Therapist
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- 15w
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