Hi everyone, I have a question regarding ERP.... I am currently in a situation where I try to do ERP, but the ERP I do turns into a checking compulsion and rumination etc.... Almost like the ERP turned into a compulsion rather than an ERP exercise.... Any advice on what to do in that kind of situation? Thanks!

Tanaya

Date posted: 4y

Something similar where if I dont track my exposures I feel uneasy so I'm guessing that's an OCD thing I'm doing but I'm trying to still track them but not be so obsessive over doing so, I also want to keep record of my life and journey of recovery so when I get better I know what I did to do that.

Estelle_11

Date posted: 19w

What is correct ERP for mental compulsions?

If your mind purposely keeps fetching a repetitive word, and you’re afraid it will never go away, is the ERP therapy to STOP the mind from doing it? Or ALLOW the mind to do it, and not react? Also, is repeating a word in your head a mental compulsion? Or would that be the obsession? So then what’s the compulsion? Posting on here? Lol

Perfect Impe...

Date posted: 16w

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What would I do for ERP if my OCD says because I didn’t do something correctly or remember something I will have panic attacks that don’t end?

Hobbit

Date posted: 14w

Not making ERP a compulsion?

Anyone have any tips on not making ERP a compulsion? I find myself sometimes wanting to do exposures in order to make myself feel better (feel my anxiety go down and feel relief). 😅

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