Instead, you may find that your obsessions and compulsions are weaker and don't happen as often, but they may not completely go away. There are good things about each method. Taking medicine for obsessive-compulsive disorder is easy. All you have to do is be sure to take the medicine just as your doctor tells you to. However, some people don't like the idea of taking medicine for a long time.
Some people have side effects from the medicine.
ERP is faster and may be more long lasting. But it also takes a lot of work on your part. It may make you uncomfortable to face the things that bother you. You should talk about treatment options with your doctor. Together you can decide which approach is best for you.