OCD feels like a trap. Once you're stuck in the OCD cycle, it can be hard to find your way out. I use a 3-pronged approach for conquering OCD: 1) exposure and response prevention (ERP) to break the cycle, 2) EMDR therapy to get at the root of OCD fears, and 3) mindfulness skills to calm anxiety. #1 ERP for OCD: Breaking the Cycle Exposure and response prevention, a cognitive-behavioral technique, is the gold standard treatment for OCD, supported by lots of research. ERP help