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i first remember experiencing ocd in 2019 and that subtype lasted 6 months. i honestly thought i would never recover from it, but i did!! i am currently dealing with a different subtype, but i just keep reminding myself of how i got through that previous one and that one day i will look back on this in the same way 🙂

Wish you your speedy recovery

My intrusive thoughts have decreased since starting therapy

Hey! I've had a really drastic turnaround since starting ERP. I started out spending four years bedbound from chronic illness that actually turned out to be extremely severe OCD, and doing mental compulsions pretty much the whole time I was awake (and often in my dreams.) A year on, and it's like I'm a totally different person and in a totally different life--I can leave my house and go for walks or to events, I'm able to work part-time where before I hadn't been able to work for over 10 years, there is so much joy back in my life that I never thought I'd have again, and even when my OCD does flare up, it's less like it's at the steering wheel and more like it's in the back seat. Sure, it's still kicking my seat and sure, it's still annoying, but it doesn't have the power to control my life it used to have. ERP is hard work and no fun, don't get me wrong--but it's way less hard work and no fun than continuing to live with OCD. I would enthusiastically recommend ERP to absolutely everyone with OCD. Not only has it made a huge difference in my own life, I've seen it make a huge difference in the lives of many of my friends with OCD. I really hope this helps--and best of luck for your own recovery journey!

I spiraled into high-functioning depression because of my obsessions; I slowly recovered into a semi-functional state but still struggled with rumination and fear. I couldn't access counseling until well over a year after that episode, but when I was finally able to begin, a huge weight lifted off my chest. I've been working with my therapist for a few months, and I have never had a better relationship with my own emotions and mind; the difference is night and day. I feel much healthier and more alive inside. The progress has been slow and difficult but incredibly rewarding. Would recommend 10/10.