Accepting Uncertainty (Part 1):
Accepting Uncertainty is an absolutely crucial tool to have when it comes to recovering from OCD. This is because OCD demands certainty, and thrives off of your need for it. In fact it demands absolute certainty.
Therapy
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Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), Part 2:
In the previous part, I talked about the fact that Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) is a proven treatment for OCD, with a high success rate, especially when done with the help of a therapist who knows about, and is qualified to treat, OCD. It may be used as a standalone treatment, or as part of a wider treatment plan. I talked about the importance of doing it responsibly, and…
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Exposure & Response Prevention, (Part 1):
Before I begin, I would like to link some resources about Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP). The reason for this is because, as I have said before, I am not a medical professional, or anything of the sort, Therefore I think it is best that I link to other sources, as providing guidance on what Exposure & Response Prevention Therapy is, would be beyond my remit, so to speak. The…