Your thoughts after an exposure don't have to control you. 🧠 One of the biggest fears people have about ERP is getting stuck in a spiral of rumination afterward — but here's the truth: *that's part of the exposure.*

Anticipate what your brain will throw at you, let the thoughts come up, and don't engage. Easier said than done — but that IS the work. Redirect your attention, do something else, and disengage from the story your mind is telling you. 💙

How do you deal with thoughts that come up after an exposure? Drop it in the comments 👇

#OCDRecovery #ERP #OCDAwareness #OCD #MentalHealth #intrusive thoughts

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Exposures alone aren't enough in OCD therapy — the *response prevention* part is where the real magic happens. ✨ ERP teaches you that you can handle the discomfort without undoing it after. That's what takes your recovery to the next level. 💙

#OCDRecovery #ERPTherapy #OCDAwareness #MentalHealthTips #OCDTreatment

Disclaimer: This Podcast and all of our mental health learning and educational content is not therapy and is not a replacement for therapy. Noah and Simon do not take this therapist-client role in any way for Resolvve.

Please seek professional help if needed. Go to www.resolvve.ca to get the support you need.

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As an OCD therapist, here’s my favorite book on OCD.

There are a lot of great resources out there, but Getting Over OCD by Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz is the one I keep coming back to.

It covers the full picture. Cognitive work, challenging the beliefs underneath OCD. ERP, actually facing fears and reducing avoidance. And it brings in acceptance and values based work in a way that gives the process real depth.

It’s practical, structured, and also flexible. It helps you not just fight OCD, but build a life that matters.

There are also great companion books for families and newer work on living well with OCD.

Of course, working with a therapist is powerful. But even as a resource, this one stands out.

If you have other books you love, let me know.

#OCDRecovery #ERP #MentalHealth #OCDBooks #Anxiety

Disclaimer: This Podcast and all of our mental health learning and educational content is not therapy and is not a replacement for therapy. Noah and Simon do not take this therapist-client role in any way for Resolvve.

Please seek professional help if needed. Go to www.resolvve.ca to get the support you need.

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