Quick question... does anyone know if ERP can help with fear of dying or someone close to you dying? The thoughts consume me from the time I wake up until I sleep. I've always considered myself a woman of faith. Then I think to myself "If My Faith Was Strong, I Wouldn't Even Worry"... and then I start thinking that God is disappointed with me. I've had extreme panic attacks since I was young. It's controlled by rescue med. I've been on antidepressants. I know when I'm on the right one, the need for rescue med decreases. Am I alone in this fear? Does ERP help?

ERP will help you. Doesn’t seem like it now, but it will.

Thank you for replying. I'm just learning about ERP. Is there a certain type of Dr I should seek?

@Andi44 Definitely an ocd specialist (therapist)

@cmac1339 Thank you very much for your suggestion.

Yess I get the same it’s soo bad :(( and I get blasphemous ones toward god like trying to contest with him that he’s not gonna do it

I understand, it's such a battle of our thoughts. I didn't think any erp could help because ultimately it's the exposure that assists with getting the relief. I'm so confused on what kind of exposure for those thoughts could be....but I'm so willing to try anything!

the thought of dying or my loved ones dying is on my mind all day too. i wish it wasn’t. it’s so scary and tiring.

I didn't know this was part of ocd but more and more symptoms I have are adding up. I'm sorry you have this but thank you for commenting!

I have a major fear of loved ones dying. I freak out when my parents tell me they are going for a drive, but especially if they are taking a vacation. If I text and they don't answer right away, I panic and imagine the worst. It basically doesn't stop until they are home again. They usually go to Florida for 2 weeks in February. So if they go next year, it will be interesting to see if anything changes. ERP works regardless of the theme you are dealing with.