Can you heal your mind without medication? I have terrible reactions to psychiatric medication. I'm scared i am mentally ill and need them but they just make my anxiety worse.
Maybe or maybe not practice ERP and try taking dietary supplements and vitamins. Supplements don’t really have side affects
What supplements?
@Mama_m02 St John’s wort and Holy basil is really good! Also ashwaghanda is really good it like builds resistance to stress it’s good too.
My goal is not taking medication. But with that definitely ERP is inherent to recover
Yeah I'm done with meds. They truly make me worse. I just had my first erp session so we just went over what's going on with me and a work sheet to write down my obsessions. I really can't wait to start doing the work!
@Mama_m02 I can't have a therapist bcs of insurance but I follow Ali greymond's method. Maybe is slower but I'm better than before, I have less dark days. Wish you a good healing journey!
Haven’t you asked this question already? If so, you’re seeking reassurance.
It’s different for everyone. Maybe you will need medication and maybe you won’t. I have been making very slow but sure progress with pretty bad ocd without medicine but I know a lot of friends who need it and find it very helpful. There isn’t one right or wrong answer as we are all different.