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Hey, I see a lot of that. Have you watched https://youtu.be/CDJI0hS4_Oc ? You may find it helpful.
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I’m dealing with this too right now - wondering how I am in my own consciousness and others have their own, and how that just feels weird. Also questioning reality - we’re in this together.
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https://youtu.be/TzYNV_4V2v8 I really like this video, and also Jon Hershfield’s existential OCD podcast. They’re helpful to know that you’re not alone, and they have some good info on a recovery mindset for existential OCD.
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@Natalie W. Wow, for some reason I found that video quite triggering. I can also for Jon Hershfield's approach, however, he's got a great book on mindfulness and ERP for OCD.
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@s.s.s Yeah, the first part of the video can be a bit much at first - I found the last half to be pretty helpful in terms of the mindset switch needed to overcome existential OCD.
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Thank y’all so much
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