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I mean, at least from my therapist, triggers are ALWAYS there, even if we don't notice them. It can be something as time of day, season, day of the week, mood, memories, etc. Maybe next time you have the compulsion, write down where you are and how you're feeling to try and find a trigger? Idk it's hard.
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I have started to isolate myself a lot and have been having depression lol, I'm literally always in bed, maybe my bed is a trigger? I'll try tho, thank u
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@da ocd homie Bed is definitely a trigger for me. It helps when I try and stay out of my room and be around other people (not even interacting, just being in a room with someone) helps.
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