Hello! I am pretty early in my journey with receiving treatment for OCD, although it seems I’ve had it my whole life. I would love to hear any inspirational stories from people who have seen improvements from treatment! I am feeling good about ERP so far but I could use some inspiration as I embark on the harder parts :)
My son was in a very bad state 4 weeks or so ago... With ERP and Meds. we are in a whole new place. Be social, get a hobby, walk in the sun, preferably by the water, talk to your family and loved ones.... Your mind needs a break. But be assured, you will get better and you will regain your life back.
I did 6 sessions with NOCD (all that I could afford because insurance would not cover) and just being diagnosed with OCD honestly helped because for years I suffered and just thought I was going crazy…but also learning about ERP and doing it helped a lot too. It’s still a struggle some days and I know it will be but with therapy and a better understanding of OCD, I am doing much better. I wish you the best and you are making the right choice to receive therapy with NOCD!
ERP is hard but holy crap does it fry those anxious nerves when you face your fears. Stick to it and I promise you will come out winning!!! The goal is to sit with your exposure and breathe and do NOTHING, except feel. Read Eckhart tolle “power of now” changed it all for me! Be the observer and do not engage. You have got this💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
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 ❤️
Hello! I'm new here and have a nice, big grab bag of OCD sub-types, but the one I struggle with most is health anxiety. I would love to hear from folks who have had success with ERP and this subtype! Maybe without many triggering details 😉
What is motivating you to keep pushing in treatment or to take the first step to start ERP treatment? For my OCD treatment, I wanted to feel more present in what I was doing and I wanted to live a life that aligned to what was important to me. I love to golf, fish, be out nature, walk my dogs, read, listen to music, and eat some good food! When I was in ERP treatment, I made sure to align my treatment to my values! I would construct exposures that were valued based which really motivated me to keep go towards my goals! What is your motivation?
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