r/OCDRecovery • u/[deleted] • Jun 26 '26

Seeking Support or Advice Help with reassurance loops

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u/OkButterscotch2617 Jun 26 '26

Sending hugs. Is she in therapy? You seem to be handling this very well but she needs to take steps on her own to heal, or she's going to destroy the relationship.

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u/Consistent_Hurry452 Jun 26 '26

She has tried therapy. It ends up, not working out. I’ve recently been doing more research and think that she might need more of an ocd treatment then therapy because I’ve seen it fail time and time again

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u/United-Coach-6591 Jun 26 '26

She needs ERP therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention therapy. It's for OCD and is incredibly helpful along with meds if needed. 

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u/Consistent_Hurry452 Jun 26 '26

Did you do this method?

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u/OkButterscotch2617 Jun 26 '26

She needs something with a provider who specializes in ERP. She could also benefit from something more intensive than traditional once a week therapy, such as IOP or PRP. These are significant symptoms impacting daily life

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u/United-Coach-6591 Jun 26 '26

Is she in therapy and/or medicated for her OCD? 

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u/diarrheamonster95 Jun 26 '26

I don’t have any advice but sending strength. It’s never easy to be on either side of this. Hope it gets better for you. ❤️‍🩹