Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic condition, which means that for many people, it doesn’t just “go away.” But long-term OCD doesn’t have to mean lifelong suffering. With the right tools, support, and treatment, it’s entirely possible to build a meaningful, stable life—even while managing OCD.

Exposure and Response Prevention is a type of behavioral therapy that helps people with anxiety disorders, like obsessive-compulsive disorder, learn how to cope with their obsessions and compulsions with the help of gradual exposure.