Can OCD really be turned off quickly ?

@Gabrielle100% 4 years ago, it took me like a week (it was from August to September) it was mad weird I think some time after September I just forgot about the thoughts completely. Weirdest experience of my life.

@Gabrielle100% I think it’s important to remember that it doesn’t happen this quickly to everyone though. Don’t set yourself a timeframe to feel better because your OCD is probably going to feed off that. I’ve been in ERP for 5 months now and I’m still working through things even though I’m handling most of the obsessions/compulsions better. But I always used to read that I’ll feel better within a certain timeframe and when I didn’t it really knocked me back

@Ellsx I’m trying a strategy right now. To expose myself to the triggers. I’m not too sure how to master this and keep up with it. How should I keep at it???

@Ellsx Gabrielle, They say what you need to do is expose yourself to the anxiety till you get used to it. What do you think?

@Augustus Cole Yes that’s the goal. It’s hard though

@Gabrielle100% But how exactly

@Augustus Cole Expose yourself to your obsession and don’t follow through with the compulsions.