Another important treatment option is of course Exposure and Response Prevention. This popular method of treatment involves the individual being repeatedly exposed to the very thing that they are scared of, in order to make the realization that their thoughts are in fact irrational and unhelpful. The foundation OCD United kingdom believe that “Exposure therapy starts with confronting items and situations that cause anxiety, but anxiety that you feel able to tolerate. After the first few times, you will find your anxiety does not climb as high and does not last as long. You will then move on to more difficult exposure exercises.”

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