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Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy For Contamination Fears
Fear of contamination is a very common OCD symptom. The treatment for this type of fear involves exposing yourself to the things that make you feel contaminated without allowing yourself to engage in any compulsions such as washing, using hand sanitizer, changing...
Don’t Forget About The Basics
Some very basic things often go overlooked in the treatment of OCD or other anxiety disorders. The following are important elements to assess and address as part of one’s treatment plan. Sleep Sleep and mood are very closely connected. Studies show that inadequate...
How and Why Does ERP Work?
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the only evidence-based therapy for OCD. It has been extensively researched and has been shown to significantly decrease symptoms in 70% of all cases. Exposure is the process of gradually exposing yourself to feared...
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