Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Support Group

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric disorder, more specifically, an anxiety disorder. OCD is manifested in a variety of forms, but is most commonly characterized by a subject's obsessive (repetitive, distressing, intrusive) thoughts and related compulsions (tasks or rituals) which attempt to neutralize the obsessions.

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The OCD Answer Book

Katie12345
Katie12345
If anyone wants to read a book that can really help his/her OCD, you should read The OCD Answer Book by Dr. Patrick McGrath. I have not read the book, but I am currently in Dr. McGrath's program. He SO knows what he is talking about when it comes to CBT and ERP. Everyone should read it.
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deleted_user
thank you for the info katie! everything is worth a try! xoxo
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deleted_user
What is ERP?
Katie12345
Katie12345
ERP is Exposure and Response Prevention. It pretty much is exposing yourself to your worst fears and then not doing some compulsion to "get rid" of the anxiety.
During ERP you basically have to sit with your anxiety and wait until it goes down to see that anxiety does decrease over time.