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a relationship <strong>with</strong> an <strong>ROCD</strong> sufferer. The last to cover are<br />
things you should know and can expect during and after<br />
treatment.<br />
Trial by Error<br />
The first therapist you hire may not be the last. For example,<br />
everything may seem fine in the first few sessions, but<br />
later your partner expresses concern. These concerns may<br />
rise from problems <strong>with</strong> medication, treatment procedure,<br />
compatibility issues, or other things that can make one<br />
wonder if things are “right”.<br />
Success of therapy is largely dependent on the patient's<br />
confidence. If questions begin to surface about the quality<br />
of treatment your partner is receiving, it may be an indication<br />
that therapy is failing. This is especially the case if the<br />
sufferer feels like he or she is not being listened to. If he or<br />
she is open to receiving treatment, but the procedure or the<br />
professional doesn't feel right, it may be appropriate to find<br />
another therapist. Don't waste time and money on help that<br />
isn't working.<br />
Try not to confuse this <strong>with</strong> discomfort <strong>with</strong> therapy. It is<br />
common for sufferers to feel uncomfortable when receiving<br />
help. The therapist may be just fine, but the sufferer is resisting,<br />
whether purposefully or not. One should decide<br />
whether this is the case before passing judgment on the<br />
therapist.<br />
It gets worse before it gets better<br />
If your partner begins Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that<br />
includes ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), he or<br />
she will intentionally expose themselves to things that<br />
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