7 Reasons Why ERP Doesn't Work
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