I have been suffering from OCD for many years. I am on numerous medications through my psychiatrist and have been in therapy for over a year. I don’t feel like things have necessarily gotten better. While ERP has been a big part of my therapy, it has become harder to trust in the process. Has anyone experienced treatment-resistant OCD? I take responsibility for not being as dedicated to ERP as I was when I started, but I am so frustrated with my lack of progress. Any feedback would be appreciated!

This sounds really weird but hear me out, im just like you. Getting out in nature helps alot. As Humans are mental health can be oddly tied to how much nature we get in are lives. Take some trips to forest or get a nice green plant. If you have a backyard mabye take up some gardening. I love plants because they dont have any worrys like us humans do. I found sitting on a nice log and hearing the leaves sway, a little bit of that "No worry" rubs off on me too. Also dont give up, you might just need a differnt approach or obtain a differnt perspective I am here for you, we all are.

Have you spoken to your therapist and psychiatrist about your concerns? Perhaps setting some time to do intentional exposures each day ( i know... I know... It sucks) but we have to try our best to keep the process going. But I would definitely speak to your therapist/psychiatrist about what other options you may have. I sending you a thumbs up for reaching out, we all can feel like this at times.

Thank you for your responses. I have not been nearly as intentional about exposures. We cut back on therapy due to my hectic schedule, so other things would come up that I would want to discuss. I have addressed my concerns with both my psychiatrist and my therapist about my concerns. Thanks for the nature advice....while I can’t say I spend a lot of time in nature per se, I am an avid runner, so I do get time outdoors regularly (depending on the weather- I hate running outside in the cold). I am glad I finally came here. It is really nice to get responses. I agree that intentional exposures are so important. I have even considered doing an inpatient program; however, I’m a mom and would not like to leave my kid for a long period of time. OCD is no joke.

Does it feel like ERP does anything for you?

It has helped in the past with some things.