2. encourages you to face your fears.
effective treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder
(OCD).
ERP provides a patient with coping skills for when a
triggering situation presents itself
ERP can free people from the cycle of obsession and
compulsion.
3.
4. 01
Application
02
Application
03
Application
Vivo
Exposure
the sufferer exposes themselves to their
fear.
Imaginal
Exposure:
exposure that uses the sufferer’s
imagination to expose them to a fictional
thought.
Virtual Reality
Exposure
exposure that uses virtual reality to
expose the sufferer to an imaginary
stressor.
5.
6. SSRIs and other meds make it easier to do the exposure
exercises.
Those who complete ERP treatment – they’re able to sit with
their anxiety often enjoy a high rate of success.
While there is no doubt that ERP works, how well it works
depends on the source