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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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