I saw the most triggering post on here about someone getting ERP and becoming what they feared. I feel sick to my stomach and I am crying so much. I am about to start ERP and now OCD is telling me to stop ERP or your life will blow up. You'll lose the life you created with your partner. I am trying not to do compulsions but I feel so sick. I just sat on my bathroom floor and cried for a good 5 minutes. I'm so over everything.

I started ERP therapy 2 weeks ago. What it asks you to do is face your fears. OCD is an anxiety driven mental illness that plays tricks on you using irrationality to convince you that you “might” be something you fear to be. It teaches you to “sit” with the anxiety of the possibility. You physically, mentally, and emotionally grow from this process. It is scary initially but it gets better. I understand why this triggered you but I am hear to say to you, that you can do this.

Don't put too much stock in what people say on here. It's just a forum and none of the statements have been verified. What people say may be true or may not be true. I will say that OCD makes many people believe they have already become what they fear. ERP in its initial stages does not necessarily get rid of this fear. You have to remember you are your own person, so don't get caught up in other people's stories because you're not them. Focus on your life.

Remember that a lot of us might post when we’re feeling at our worst. When in the throughs of OCD it’s hard to be rational. Also, you’re embarking on your ERP with a therapist. That means you have a professional to help you in going through a difficult but very helpful treatment. It’s so unfortunate when we do get triggered here by each other, but now that you spoke out about it, you also know there are those of us here with and for you. Be as brave as you can, and know we’re rooting for you. If you like dogs, mine also offers you some snuggles. Strength and comfort your way. 💪🏼💜