Anon2294
- Date posted
- 2y
Triggers
I've been exposed to an absolute barrage of triggers over the last four days after months without any exposure. Doing my absolute best to practice ERP but almost in a state of shock.
KillianKillian
- User type
- NOCD Alumni
- Date posted
- 2y
Ugh, I’ve been there, this sounds so hard. Shoutout to you for doing your best to practice ERP even in the midst of all the triggers. Be gentle with yourself, too. Even when you do engage in a compulsion, you can always undo it or try again with the next exposure. Perfection isn’t the goal, just practice. For what it’s worth, for me when I am exposed to a lot of situational exposures I create a couple of lower-level intentional ones, too, so I can get back in the practice of choosing to do them rather than constantly feeling like I’m on the defense. It helps remind me that I’m in charge, not OCD. You got this. Rooting for you 💜
Anon2294Anon2294
- Date posted
- 2y
Thank you, fantastic advice! Really appreciate the support 🙏
Migratory_BirdMigratory_Bird
- Date posted
- 2y
You’re not alone! I have felt that way lately too, like it’s just one thing after another that really messes with me. Do your best not to let it get you down ❤️ try not to let OCD brain spiral 🌀 and try to treat it all as opportunities for ERP that can benefit you in the long run. Short term discomfort and anxiety for long term happiness and a better life for future you. I just had to do exactly that ^ yesterday because someone had to come in to my apartment, and with contamination OCD I swear I can almost SEE the germs coming out of people’s mouth and nose and landing on all my stuff 😱 and it was really really hard but I didn’t sanitize anything afterwards. There have been a lot of other triggers lately that I won’t overshare and haven’t been 100% successful ERPing, haha! My point is that if I can do it, you can do it. You got this!
Anon2294Anon2294
- Date posted
- 2y
Thank you so much ❤
KieleKiele
- Date posted
- 2y
Can earbuds help
Anon2294Anon2294
- Date posted
- 2y
I'm not sure? Have you heard about ways in which they can?
KieleKiele
- Date posted
- 2y
@Anon2294 Soundproof ear buds block out outside noise
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