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Did erp work for you guys
Did erp work for you guys
100%, it helped me after a few months, I didn’t realize how bad I had gotten until I overcame my ocd. I was anxious and shaking 24/7, erp helped me to face my fears and overcome them, which is something I never thought I could do. I recently have also been put on medication and it was a GAME CHANGER. But also remember everyone’s brain is wired differently. You get to decide how you want to deal with your ocd!
I’m 3 months in and it has helped me! I do ERP and CBT. Both know about it. ERP helps me face the OCD and both therapist help me get under the reasoning. Unfortunately, work has been very stressful this last month and a half so we are kinda taking steps back to help manage that and how it manifest. But ERP is helpful, especially with changing themes. You find out under all those is the same self values you may be ignoring or infringing upon
What do you mean by you get to decide how you want to deal with ocd ?
Yes! I would recommend it. I found a therapist here and she was excellent Although it was tough learning how to face my fears , it was extremely helpful I use ERP independently now
@Salstar How Long did it take you to face it ?
You do it at your own pace everyone is different I had 2 lots of therapy The first lot was about 10 sessions . A combination of 90 mins 60 mins and 30 mins The second set was about 8 sessions which was a combination of 60 minutes and 30minutes. Money well spent
Wow , but it worked for I guess pretty easily .
Yep
Yes! But not the first time - 20 years ago, I wasn't ready to face my fears and my therapist wasn't competent. Many years later I did ERP online, helped me immensely.
How did you complete Erp online if you don't mind me asking?
@Quieter2024 I had daily connection with my therapist by emails. We made a plan together for my exposures. To me it was easier to work with the exposures on my own this way - I didn't feel the pressure to be brave, I could walkbin my own pace. Don't know if this answer your question...
@Estrid No that makes sense, thanks for replying :)
@Quieter2024 😊👍
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 ❤️
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) isn't always easy, but as one of the most effective treatments for OCD, it's worth it. If you've started ERP, what has been the biggest surprise you've experienced in learning to resist compulsions? If you haven't started ERP yet, what is holding you back from starting?
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