Date posted: 4y ago

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!

Carto40

Date posted: 4y ago

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.

Dani1980

Date posted: 4y ago

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.

Date posted: 4y ago

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.

Anon4

Date posted: 4y ago

Does it feel like ERP does anything for you?

Date posted: 4y ago

It has helped in the past with some things.

OrMsB

Date posted: 19w ago

Don’t know what to do anymore

Hi, I don’t know what to do anymore Pocd kills me I had many themes before but this theme is the hardest for me. I’m tired. I’m on therapy and meds but I barely do erp . I don’t have a reason I just don’t want to do it but today I will because I have to. I’m taking meds and they help with the anxiety for sure. But the obsessive part is still here . I’m almost 2 months on it (40 mg on Prozac) but I’m still super obsessed like I can have thoughts 24/7 every second of the day and not leave me alone. I have experienced a thought right now for a month + . It’s a thought to do compulsion/urge. My therapist says to let go and gives me tips how to she also tell me to do more erp. But I have this thought to do compulsion for more then month. Im scared what if I don’t have ocd the thought is 24/7. Do you think I should switch meds im so tired.

POCD

OCDNoThankYe

Date posted: 13w ago

Medication

Hey friends, I hope you all are well. I just wanted to check in and ask people's experiences about being on medication. I have had OCD pretty much my whole life, just got recently diagnosed 4 months ago and my therapist recommended that I get on meds for it so I have a psychiatrist appointment set up. I'm a little apprehensive about getting on them, but I've realized that I do have some sort of chemical imbalance in my brain that plays a part in my OCD and anxiety. I would love to hear anyones experiences or words of encouragement. Thank you, I hope you all are well.

Sosa2loud

Date posted: 11w ago

Kind of Spiraling

Hi guys! I’m new to the community and I’ve recently received my OCD diagnosis (tho I’ve known about it since childhood). I’ve been somewhat spiraling lately as I wait for my first ERP session (hooray!) I was just wondering if any of you guys have received ERP for existential OCD and if it was successful? My existential OCD compulsions are more so mental and have been affecting me in the sense of dream/memory flashbacks and giving me a sort of “uncanny” feeling about everything around me. Any advice is appreciated! Thank you❤️

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