Ok, I was talking with my sister (social worker) about exposure therapy. I said that I don’t believe many people (patients & mental health professionals) know about exposure therapy, she disagrees but as I have done ERP on/off for 8-9 years, of course she thinks it’s common place

So I want to do a couple polls about this. Please please please only respond if you have been diagnosed with or sought treatment (of any kind) for OCD, PTSD, or phobias, or any other anxiety disorder. I will do a different poll for people who work in the mental health field.

Have you (the patient) ever heard of exposure therapy, also known as exposure response prevention (ERP). MHP=mental health professional

Have you (the patient) ever done exposure therapy?

If you received exposure therapy, what did you receive it for?

If you (the patient) have heard of or received exposure therapy, how long had you been seeking help BEFORE you were told of this option?

Do you (as a patient) think that exposure therapy is a well known option for people who suffer from the above listed illnesses?

Now, these polls are for mental health professionals. MSW’s, therapists, psychologists, psych nurses, whatever it may be!

Have you (as a MHP) heard of exposure therapy (ERP)?

Have you (MHP) worked with pt’s who received ERP?

Do you (MHP) feel that exposure therapy is a well known treatment among MHP AND patients with these disorders?

I took my account off of private so that this can be retweeted to get the best results.