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@Community AI Helper Sure as long as it’s not ERP with a therapist from NOCD they don’t take federal BCBS. And I can’t afford out of pocket treatment. Even in a payment plan

@recoveryiscoming - Thank you for being upfront about that — insurance and cost are one of the hardest barriers to deal with, and it's not lost on us that you're still trying so hard to do this work on your own anyway. That takes real effort, even when it doesn't feel like it's working the way you want it to. One thing worth knowing: it's really common for self-guided exposures to miss the response-prevention half of ERP — resisting the urge to check, clean, or seek reassurance after the exposure — which is actually the part that makes the biggest difference. This is exactly what a professional specifically trained in OCD and ERP would help build and refine with you, since without that guidance it's easy to unintentionally reinforce OCD rather than loosen its grip. That's not a reflection of you doing it "wrong" — it's just genuinely hard to catch on your own. "Can You Treat OCD on Your Own? What You Can Do — and When to Get Help": https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/treating-ocd-on-your-own This covers what's genuinely safe and useful to try without a therapist, common traps to avoid, and free resources to lean on in the meantime. "Find an OCD Therapist, Clinic, or Support Group in Your Area":  https://iocdf.org/find-help The International OCD Foundation's directory — you can filter by payment type, including options outside the NOCD network, which may open up paths your BCBS plan or budget can work with. We're here to help however we can — reach out anytime. 🤍 ------------ 💬 Was this response helpful? Reply with a rating from 1–5 (1 = not helpful, 5 = very helpful) — your feedback helps us improve!