OCDlikewoah
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- 1y
Worse before it gets better?
Has anyone who started ERP therapy felt that your ocd or anxiety has gotten worse (at first) before it gets better?
MichelleVMichelleV
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Yes. In my experience, tackling my ruminations and compulsions head on with ERP made them feel stronger. For me, it was because I was practicing not giving in to them for the first time. So don’t worry if things feel more stressful in the beginning-it gets easier.
Forever LearningForever Lear...
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Yes, my first month was rough. I had no idea how bad my OCD was....I thought I just had a little issue. Understanding my OCD triggers has been a breakthrough. Be patient and work the steps. I just began to see my own progress over the last week.
HobbitHobbit
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- 1y
@Anonymous I’m had/having this same experience ❤️🩹
Stuck@theSinkStuck@theSink
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- 1y
How long have you been working on your erp? I'm literally just starting. I have had 2 weeks of sessions for doing the evaluations and beginning my fears and response list. Just now starting the erp.
gixmogixmo
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- 1y
Yes, the hyper awareness was exhausting but revealing. I had to give myself some space for processing it all. Got better in a strong way. Keep working 💛
Stuck@theSinkStuck@theSink
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- 1y
The hyper awareness is like all the time for me, and like you said, so exhausting. I'm just starting my erp and looking forward to better days and having peace.
Stephen SmithStephen Smith
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Super common
OCDlikewoahOCDlikewoah
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As an update, I did my ERP homework today. I was very stressed during but felt a sense of accomplishment after. Sometimes I dread moving up the hierarchy and not knowing how I will cope with it. But I have a bit of hope that I can eventually get there. Thank you everyone for your input. This is one of the hardest things I've ever dealt with!
MichelleVMichelleV
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@OCDlikewoah Congratulations on doing your homework despite the stress!! It’s not easy. Hold on to your hope, you will get there ❤️
gixmogixmo
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@OCDlikewoah glad you’re feeling better about it !
arae624arae624
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Yes
Bryar___Bryar___
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Yes, excited for when the trigger feels less immense. I am new starting, so the triggers are still quite stressing
OCDlikewoahOCDlikewoah
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@Bryar___ Oh me also! And my triggers and themes jump around trying to latch onto anything. I have been through so many hard things before and overcame them.
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