- Username
- Luli
- Date posted
- 2y ago
First ERP session today!
Today I start my first session of ERP with an NOCD therapist! Iam very excited but a little scared! Could you share your good outcomes after ERP? Thank you 🙏
- Username
- Stacy QuickStacy Quick
- User type
- Therapist
- Date posted
- 2y ago
Yay!!! This is exciting! I am so happy that you are taking that first step. I don't think you will ever regret it. Be open and honest and know that we are not judging you, we know OCD and we have heard everything imaginable. Best of luck on your journey towards recovery!!
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- Courtney HolbrookCourtney Hol...
- User type
- Therapist
- Date posted
- 2y ago
Hi, I am so excited to hear that! My best recommendation is to work with your therapist and let them know all of your triggers. Also, trust the process. It will be scary at first, but remember ERP may cause short-term discomfort for long-term gain. ERP is definitely a different approach but the golden treatment for OCD & Anxiety. One of the most important elements in treatment is to practice & complete homework everyday outside of session! Welcome! (:
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- JB1020JB1020
- Date posted
- 2y ago
Congrats on getting started. It works for many people with OCD. It has helped me get to a consistently better place. My advice is to really commit and give it your best shot. There will likely be setbacks, but it's worth it. Try to be very open/honest with your therapist - it is a huge relief to talk to someone who understands intrusive thoughts and won't get freaked out by them! Good luck, you got this!
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- thereishope:)thereishope:)
- User type
- NOCD Alumni
- Date posted
- 2y ago
ERP instilled in me a sense of real personal agency and empowerment that I try to carry over to other facets of my life. By teaching me how to face my deepest / darkest fears in the pursuit of living according to my values & reaching my potential, it helped me become more in tune with my emotions and push through other uncomfortable situations (since frankly, if you can push through your OCD fears, you can probably push through a lot!) Whether it was being able to go the gym more regularly when I didn't want to, have a difficult conversation, or speak in front of crowds - I had a newfound perspective that not only could I FACE these situations, but pursue these situations in order to live the type of life I strive to pursue. Godspeed and best of luck!
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- AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 2y ago
Listen to Stephens nocd founder story. Welcome to nocd!
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- AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 2y ago
So great. My life has never been better after treatment. It wasn’t easy and some still have bad days but my life is So Great now.
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- Date posted
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- Date posted
- 4y ago
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