AuDHD & OCD. ERP (CBT) Didn't help. I'm thinking of EMDR therapy. (I have Pure-O and Real Event OCD)

I tried CBT/ ERP multiple time with no-benefit. I have AuDHD and OCD. (Autism and ADHD) I probably have CPTSD too from trauma

My OCD is pure-O and Real Event-OCD; so kinda atypical-OCD :/

UK NHS Exposure and response prevention therapy seems the only therapy offered for OCD. I wish alternatives existed; ERP is CBT and potentially Neurodivergent people don't always get much relief from it. I know others that found it didn't help. Its the "gold standard" but if it doesn't or can't help you the medical service feels like it gaslights you into feeling lazy or just offers more of the same! It takes ages on the NHS. I had a remission window and then it came back with a vengeance! My life is pretty much 24/7 enslaved to OCD

I'm thinking of looking into EMDR. Similarly diagnosed (autistic, AuDHD and OCD) ND friends and acquaintances have recommended it; it might get to the root rather than the symptoms, thoughts? ERP felt formulaic and it didn't really go deep into my OCD "trauma"

Pure-O and Real Event OCD is an horrible combination! Any thoughts on EMDR therapy from anyone Neurodivergent with OCD? I'd appreciate insights!

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CloudAngel80 · 41-45, F

Ever heard of celebrate recovery?
I have your same diagnosis, and trust me, i was supremely pleased with God in my recent experience. It is bible based 12 step program, with 8 principles to life. They are difficult at first, because giving up control to others, being submisdive to others, realizing life is not yours..theres so many people teaching and preaching medical thereapy, but nobody PROFESSIONALS wise, coukd help my irrational thought or behaviors let alone classify why i did or said or felt!
Trauma is real, but God is over it too!
From counting to checking locks, to stressful impulsive decisions, God covered it all.
Now im 7 yrs clean from 27 different physc and anxiety meds, 2 yrs into the program, and im glowing again.
Celebrate recovery dot com.
Find a local chapter in your area, at least check it out..what can it hurt to finally recieve help?
Ill pray for you!

GoldenOldie · 31-35, M

@CloudAngel80 Thanks; but no thanks. I'm an Athiest. Also; I don't appreciate my mental health post being de-railed with religious-content.

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Docdon23 · M

I am doing EMDR now and find it very helpful!! I do not have OCD and am not neurodivergent. I do it for the impact some horrible childhood experiences have had on me--i grew up with an abusive alcoholic father who beat me and gave me low self esteem.

awildsheepschase

I don't know how to say this, but if you have an acronym or name for everything and are sensitive you are going to find every reason under the sun to be depressed. I have never figured out how those who are supposed to be those who help you have not figured out

GoldenOldie · 31-35, M

@awildsheepschase okay. I have OCD the thing I have OCD about happened; real event. Pure Obsessive is pure obsessional, so I don't have a "ritual" its happening in my head

Pretty much the acronyms were there so it wasn't a giant post. I can unpack it here though:

awildsheepschase

@GoldenOldie But is unpacking it in thought helping you? I never talked about rituals

GoldenOldie · 31-35, M

@awildsheepschase

Hmm I don't understand then? I kinda don't feel wallowing in depression. I'm actively seeking peer-advice and peer-perspectives?

I guess I viewed this as a site to meet people with similar experiences?
How did you relate to my post. I'm guessing alongside your OCD you have Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or both?

Also without acronyms it is:

"I tried Cognitive Behavioural Therapy/ Exposure Response Prevention therapy; multiple time with no-benefit. I'm Autistic with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. (Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) I probably have Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder too from trauma

My Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is pure-O and Real Event-Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; so kinda atypical-Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder :/

UK National Health Service; Exposure and Response Prevention therapy seems the only therapy offered for Obsessive-compulsive disorder. I wish alternatives existed; Exposure Response Prevention is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and potentially Neurodivergent people don't always get much relief from it. I know others that found it didn't help. Its the "gold standard" but if it doesn't or can't help you the medical service feels like it gaslights you into feeling lazy or just offers more of the same! It takes ages on the NHS. I had a remission window and then it came back with a vengeance! My life is pretty much 24/7 enslaved to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

I'm thinking of looking into Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Similarly diagnosed (autistic, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Obsessive-compulsive disorder) Neurodivergent friends and acquaintances have recommended it; it might get to the root rather than the symptoms, thoughts? Exposure Response Prevention felt formulaic and it didn't really go deep into my Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder "trauma"

Pure-O and Real Event Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is an horrible combination! Any thoughts on EMDR therapy from anyone Neurodivergent with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? I'd appreciate insights!"

--too much of a mouthful for most to read. Hence acronyms and common names

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