Exposure & Response Therapy

[mattphillips78Participant]

Good afternoon everyone and thank you for approving me onto this forum,

I am a father of two who has suffered on and off with acute OCD since I was a teenager (30 years in total) and live an active, largely OCD free life (setbacks every now and then). I have had extensive therapy and CBT and have learnt so much about how to address and self treat with this condition.

My children have been showing signs of the beginnings of OCD and are struggling with intrusive words, which they find upsetting and wont go away. This is how my OCD began back in school.

My question to you all is whether I should start some very basic ERP with them that I learnt – they are teenagers

My worry is, that despite them being upset at recurring thoughts, they do have periods of the day where I can see they have forgotten about it and are distracted and whether me saying ‘how are you’ or ‘let’s do some OCD activities’ will just remind them that they have intrusive thoughts. One of my daughters told me that for 2 weeks she has had the word ‘thinking’ in her mind over and over and it has upset her,

Any help or advice you may be able to provide will be really appreciated and I thank you in advance.

Best Wishes, Matthew

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Helllo:

We’re sorry you haven’t had many replies yet and we want you to know that OCD Action offers other types of support for you.

You can contact the OCD Action Helpline and Email Service to talk to or email someone who understands OCD.

Our Helpline volunteers provide confidential information and support for people with OCD. Most volunteers have personal experience of OCD; all understand how it can impact your life. Contact our Helpline by:

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Hi:

Forum Moderators here – just checking in, as it’s been a while since we replied to your topic.

We want to be sure you know that, in addition to contacting the OCD Action Helpline and Email Service, you can visit our website’s Resources page: https://ocdaction.org.uk/resources/

You’ll find lots of helpful web-based resources on topics such as:

• An introduction to OCD
• Assessment and Diagnosis
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Exposure and Response Prevention
• Funding specialist treatment
• Getting a Yes from the NHS
• Good Quality CBT with ERP
• Making the Most of Therapy
• Medication for OCD
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Preparing for a GP Appointment
• Primary Care for Adults
• Reassurance seeking
• Secondary Care for Adult
• Support for Families and Carers
• Treatment Options
• Treatments Not Recommended for OCD
• What to Look for in a Therapist
• Your Journey through the NHS

We hope you find this helpful!

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