7 Reasons Why ERP Won’t Work | Ep 31

Bossing Up: Overcoming OCD

Let's talk about the impact of stress on the brain and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) therapy as the gold standard treatment for OCD. Erin shares the differences between eustress and distress, the importance of changing your relationship with uncertainty, and the potential pitfalls of ERP therapy.

00:00 Introduction to Stress and OCD

01:00 Understanding Different Types of Stress

01:52 Facing Fears and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)

03:21 Challenges of OCD and Intrusive Thoughts

05:23 The Role of Therapy in Managing OCD

05:53 Examples and Scenarios in ERP

09:57 When ERP Doesn't Work

12:24 Common Pitfalls in ERP

28:48 The Importance of Support Systems

30:49 The Impact of Stress on the Brain

32:13 Conclusion and Additional Resources

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