Dr Steven Phillipson - Things that complicate the success of ERP (#247)
The OCD Stories
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The Importance of Family in OCD Recovery
I often encourage people to attempt to educate very significant others about the nature of their theme. Spouses, maybe siblings, not necessarily friends per se because OCD is as you're probably aware, a profoundly bewildering condition. Most people don't understand OCD. They think it's still keeping your shoes in a straightforward line or washing your hands. I recommend that they read certain articles to bring them up to speed with the nature of the condition. You know, it's a very serious commitment that a patient makes to be able to say, hey, I'm now in treatment and I'm willing to give you permission to no longer help me find belief through reassurance.
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