When you become a “conqueror” does it mean you’ve completed ERP or you’ve just gotten to a good place with it? If so, how long did it take to finish therapy and how did you finally make progress? I’m having a hard time sticking with it right now as it feels unproductive. I’ve been in ERP for about 2 months and I can’t wait to be done.
There’s an article on the NOCD website that defines it, and it has good info on what it means + if it means you’re done with therapy, etc., though I don’t think I can post links, so probably google it. Here’s a short snippet though: “When you have two assessments in a row that indicate a 35% or greater reduction in OCD symptoms, you become an OCD Conqueror. This does not mean you’re finished with treatment—in fact, you may feel there is a lot more to do!”
I think it took me 4 months? But the “can’t wait to be done” is a real feeling. ERP is certainly work, it’s exhausting and frustrating at times, but it’s like working out. You may not see results right away but you’re building good habits and muscle memory. Then when you experience an OCD episode, you’re able to combat it easier because you’ve been exercising those “muscles.” Good luck, I believe in you.
It took me 2 months and I was rocking it. Then my therapist left and I had a spike. Then I really rocked it and was seeing my therapist 1x a month for 30 min. Then...shit happened and I'm now other back at square one person say but back to seeing my therapist weekly for an hour. Up and down it goes. I had read a book that helped me crush themes like contamination, just right, etc. But holy hell, the ones i.e. harm, pure o etc, in my head are back w a vengeance. I've been in therapy since February 2024.
The thing about OCD is that it’s a chronic condition so it never goes away. If you stop doing ERP, the OCD will get loud again. Even if you do it on your own you still have to keep going.
Exactly ..it doesn't go away . I'm always doing erp.
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 ❤️
In ERP, but have made no progress. I’m also on medication for ocd. I actually feel like I’ve resorted back to when I was at my worst. Is this normal? I feel ERP helps everyone and not me. It actually makes me more anxious and want to stop, esp because my ocd is on something physical (imperfections/hair color) I’m not giving up & going to continue through this journey regardless. I long for mental stability 😭
I’m so scared I’ll be stuck in this forever soo soo scared
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