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ERP
OCD and ERP so difficult. ERP is so difficult, I want to try so hard. As I do not want to waste these sessions but as some days I feel like I cannot do it. Like how do I change my mindset.
OCD and ERP so difficult. ERP is so difficult, I want to try so hard. As I do not want to waste these sessions but as some days I feel like I cannot do it. Like how do I change my mindset.
It's all about the practice. No one is a master when they start anything, right? If you've never rock climbed before you're not going to just shimmy up Mt. Everest on your first day, or even your 20th, or 160th day. It takes practice and lots of time to learn. Some days in ERP you'll have lapses or there will be days you just can't handle the exposures, and that's okay! More than okay! My recommendation is start small. Try homework once a week for 10 minutes, then when you feel it's easy, try 15 minutes, and then maybe try twice a week. I promise it's all about practicing and pacing yourself. Again, no one is a pro when they try something new, and even pros need to continously practice and learn. You'll get there. 😊
Also be honest with your therapist (if you're in the program) and yourself that you might need to take it down a level on exposures.
It takes a while for your mindset to change, but what got me through intensive ERP was the thought that I want to live my life without the shadow of OCD/Anxiety. What might help is setting goals throughout treatment to give some more motivation. Even when it's hard, you can push through.
What ResilientTaurus said!
Anyone else find ERP incredibly difficult? My OCD does not want any part of it. I feel helpless because I keep giving into compulsions and a small part of me knows that the only way out is to stop compulsions. My OCD says otherwise, however. It has even gone so far to convince me that I actually cannot ever accept uncertainty and I find it so hard to not believe it. I know I will only ever find out if I stop compulsions but it is so damn hard and now OCD is getting in the way of my school work. One week I'm highly motivated and ready to fight, then the next week I'm so low and cannot stop ruminating. Then when I want to try again I know I'll just give in again. Much love for anyone suffering from this nonsense.
It feels like I can never even get to be able to get there. It shakes me to my core and writing out my fears, triggers, and compulsions today for my therapist made my OCD finally feel real and that it’s not just my anxiety. Has anyone else struggled with this? Any tips for newbies who are scared 💩less?
Hello, So I am On the waiting for list for ERP. I have looked into it , as I am nervous for It however I’ve heard that it’s quite difficult and can be mentally straining. I am quite stubborn in myself , as like I don’t want to change myself . As I am scared , worried, and I have been managing for a while now. Why do I need to change. However , I know it’s for the best. Basically I am asking. Has anyone done ERP - how did you feel. Also , how many sessions is there. As I’m worried if it s a maximum I feel like I’m being rushed.
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