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RememberWhoYouAre. RememberWhoY...
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I'm on same page as you
Lms526Lms526
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By doing the opposite of what your OCD tells you to do.
NOCD Advocate Jess, CPSSNOCD Advocat...
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Some great responses here so far! Yes!! ERP!!! Sometimes it can almost feel like we eat, breathe and sleep ERP! lol. I also thing making a list of your values and what you wish for your life and your future is important. That way when OCD does sneak in or when you are having a hard time with ERP/OCD you can easily remember why you are doing this and what is important to you. If you need help with a therapist and learning ERP make a call to NOCD and see how they can help you.
JoyeberryJoyeberry
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ERP, friend! I know it probably sounds like a broken record around here, but it really is so helpful. There is a lot to do to support your recovery, but at the end of the day, facing the things that OCD uses to derail you is a proven method of finding healing and getting your life back. It doesn't make it go away, but it makes it manageable. If you aren't already enrolled in therapy through NOCD, I highly recommend it. The therapists are all trained in ERP and hear it all! They will not be fazed by whatever your OCD brings to the table and are eager to help you find your recovery. I also recommend the online groups. You can find one that matches your particular struggle. They are led by therapists and advocates who know what they're doing and you'll be able to meet other people who get it. :) https://www.treatmyocd.com/support-groups
OCDtylerOCDtyler
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- OCD Conqueror
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- 3y
I would say, don't try to "stop" OCD. Remember, a thought is not a prediction, instruction, or call to action. Thoughts just appear. The best way to stop ocd in its tracks is to practice ERP. Don’t try to think about the future of your OCD, make it your goal to do your best in this moment.
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