I’ve never done this before, and although I want to because I know it’s supposed to help, I can’t imagine anything more horrifying than having to face my fears head on. So if anyone with POCD specifically has any experience, how did you actually cope? Did it work? How were you able to maintain being better if that makes sense?

ERP with POCD

POCD

I just did this earlier this week! I definitely just jumped in head first. For me, this was just leaving the house and going to the store after secluding for a week. I was TERRIFIED. It was mentally exhausting and I was very overwhelmed by the end. However, even just two days later I can say I already feel so much better and I can tell a huge difference.