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Considering professional support? These guides cover assessment, finding an OCD-informed therapist, discussing medication, and starting ERP. They can help you prepare questions, not diagnose you or choose treatment for you.
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OCD Medication: SSRIs, ERP, and What to Expect
Medication for OCD is usually a gradual, clinician-guided process rather than a quick test. Here is how SSRIs fit with ERP, what an adequate trial can involve, and what to discuss with a prescriber.
Read postHow to Find an OCD Therapist Who Understands ERP
A licence tells you someone can practise therapy. A few direct questions can tell you whether they understand OCD and actually use ERP.
Read postWhat to Expect in Your First ERP Sessions
Early ERP is usually quieter than people imagine: mapping the loop, agreeing on goals, building a hierarchy, and trying a planned first exercise together.
Read postWhat Happens During an OCD Assessment?
An OCD assessment is not an exam you pass by describing the thought correctly. It is a conversation about the pattern: what shows up, what you do next, and what it costs.
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