Ok I am finally getting insurance July 1st. It's been my plan to start therapy, but I wondering whether the level of potential progress I can make would justify the money spent. Up until now I have just been relying on medication. I’ve been excited to try therapy for my OCD but now I am skiddish and unsure. Has anyone had some dramatic assistance from therapy? Does online therapy work? Thanks
I’ve been on Zoloft since 2021. After starting ERP I have been able to do things I haven’t been able to do for 10 years. It’s worth it
@jrobs I needed to see this! I’ve been so discouraged about starting therapy! I’m supposed to start Tuesday and I’m hoping to have this type of experience!
@This Ocd Life Sucks I started in April. You got this!
@jrobs Oh dang, that’s fast! That makes it more exciting for me! Lol
@This Ocd Life Sucks Can I ask where you do your therapy at? Do you do it at NOCD?
@This Ocd Life Sucks Are you afraid it won't work like me?
@ ERPBeginner Yeah i’m just unsure about it! I don’t wanna waste my time.
I do it at NOCD. I still have lots to work through and it’s hard to work through it and it’s not always perfect but 2 months of ERP has done more for me than 5 years of medication and a year of CBT. (Medication def is super helpful don’t get me wrong but the combo with ERP has been a god send)
@jrobs Does it help you manage your thoughts? I've always thought of my situation as dealing with Chinese handcuffs, the party favor where once you stick your fingers in, and when you try to pull your fingers out, the cuffs tighten. That's how my OCD feels, and that's the trap I need help with.
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@ ERPBeginner - Happy to share! Totally understandable to want some confidence before investing the time and money. Online ERP through NOCD has helped a lot of people make real progress, even after years of relying on medication alone — the therapists are OCD specialists, and the structure of ERP tends to produce noticeably faster results than general talk therapy. Here are some resources that you may find helpful: - 6 Things OCD Treatment at NOCD Therapy Is — and What It Actually Is https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/6-things-ocd-treatment-at-nocd-therapy-is-not-and-what-it-actually-is This breaks down exactly what to expect from NOCD's approach and clears up common misconceptions about what the experience is like. - Why virtual OCD treatment works — and how to make it work for you https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/why-virtual-therapy-can-be-as-effective-as-or-even-more-effective-than-in-person-treatment-for-ocd This addresses your online therapy question directly — including research showing online ERP can be just as effective, and sometimes more effective, than in-person treatment. - 5 Benefits of Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/5-benefits-of-exposure-and-response-prevention-therapy This speaks directly to your question about whether the progress is worth it — covering the real, lasting changes people experience through ERP, including increased confidence and even measurable changes in the brain. Is there a specific part of starting therapy that feels most uncertain right now?
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