Rachael U
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- 3y
Lms526Lms526
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- 3y
Very well. I have a couple behavioral compulsions like counting and checking. But the bulk of my compulsions are mental. The key thing with ERP is not doing ANY type of compulsion during or just after the exposure. Doing a mental with render an exposure ineffective just as much as a physical one.
GingerMCGingerMC
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- 3y
I hear imaginal exposures work quite well
Lms526Lms526
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- 3y
Yep. I've done both. But doing a real life exposure works as well
Orange-Colored_GlassesOrange-Color...
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- 3y
First, you learn to differentiate between intrusive thoughts and mental compulsions. Then, you learn response prevention techniques that help you stop doing mental compulsions.
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Anonymousssssss
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- 24w
Do you have to do erp?
I’ve noticed that I’m somewhat happier also ignoring my thoughts than I am instead of doing compulsions (I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired atp) but I’ve heard you’re technically supposed to do erp rather than pushing under the rug. But idk if I have a thought I just refuse to think about it again and im fine even if I want to do compulsions
Anonymous
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- 19w
What is ERP?
Can I hear some examples of specific parts of ERP that has helped you? I've been doing talk therapy for a few years and the major issue I have with it is that I already have analyzed all of my problems from every angle, so I'm kind of just sitting there yapping about it for an hour. I need solutions and things that make me feel better.
Anonymous1990
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- 19w
ERP
I’m starting NOCD. I had several years of cbt as a child (well over 20 years ago) and I see a trauma therapist. But now I’ll be seeking further help for OCD and just really scared. CBT wasn’t helpful for me. How has ERP been helpful for you? Do you feel like you’ll finally get your life back? I’m consumed by my obsessions 😢 Would love others feedback if ERP helped you ❤️
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