abeazley
- Date posted
- 2y
Flare up
I’m having a definite OCD flare up. How do y’all usually cope once you notice? Is there anything that helps you personally find a place of balance?
A23A23
- Date posted
- 2y
Exposure and response prevention pretty much, but general coping skills can vary too
McDuckoMcDucko
- Date posted
- 2y
I feel that flare ups are just things you learn to live with. By practicing ERP you are able to notice a flare up and just let OCD perform its little tantrums until it goes away. Think of it like a toddler not getting it's way.
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- Date posted
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- 18w
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