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#WellnessWednesday :) Common Myths about OCD Treatment

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Some people go into OCD treatment with certain expectations, or preconceived ideas of what it will be like. Here are a few common myths about OCD treatment:

1) You should feel better after therapy.

2) The goal of therapy is to "cure" OCD.

3) If you are experiencing anxiety during an exposure, you are doing it wrong.

Below is a factsheet we created that combats all of those myths. Click the link below to read the TRUTH about OCD treatment.

Also share with us, what were some myths you used to believe about OCD treatment?

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This was very helpful. Thanks

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