The virtual support group on Thursday is canceled indefinitely.
Obssessive Compulsive Disorder is treated with Exposure and Response Prevention therapy (abbreviated as ERP). ERP is the gold standard treatment for OCD.
What happens during ERP?
Exposure and Response Prevention involves purposefully facing what you fear the most (exposure) without doing compulsions to relieve the anxiety (response prevention).
Will medication such as an antidepressant get rid of OCD?
Many people with OCD take medication like SSRIs (antidepressants), but medication is recommended alongside ERP. ERP is the single most effective form of treatment for OCD.
Are other types of therapy helpful?
Other types of therapy, if combined with ERP, could potentially be used. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based therapies can be used in conjunction with ERP.
Keep in mind that some forms of therapy, such as psychoanalysis and "talk therapy" can reinforce OCD and be harmful.
Is there a cure for OCD?
There is no known cure, but there is an effective treatment.
ERP Stops the OCD Cycle. Compare the images below.
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it isn't therapy
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