Hello! I was wondering is it normal to feel anxious and nauseous for long periods of time when first starting erp? And will it go away after sometime? Also feel free to share any successful stories from erp it would be very encouraging:)
Hey I can relate a lot. Unfortunately ERP involves a lot of anxiety. I was worried at first that it wouldn't work, because I couldn't imagine not doing my compulsions. However, after working for a while in ERP therapy, I found that my anxiety either went down or I learned that I could handle the anxiety and still go on with my life despite it. OCD tells us that anxiety is a sign of something dangerous and part of ERP is learning that anxiety itself isn't dangerous and we can be anxious and still live fulfilling lives. I was surprised by how many compulsions I was able to resist after doing ERP that I never thought I could! It was definitely a process, but for me it was so worth it and I am now able to do things I never thought I could before.
Hi guys! I’m new to the community and I’ve recently received my OCD diagnosis (tho I’ve known about it since childhood). I’ve been somewhat spiraling lately as I wait for my first ERP session (hooray!) I was just wondering if any of you guys have received ERP for existential OCD and if it was successful? My existential OCD compulsions are more so mental and have been affecting me in the sense of dream/memory flashbacks and giving me a sort of “uncanny” feeling about everything around me. Any advice is appreciated! Thank you❤️
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.
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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