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- 2y
After some time
After some time of not engaging with the thoughts I realize that yes it helps but It's slow although it's fine as long as they go away
After some time of not engaging with the thoughts I realize that yes it helps but It's slow although it's fine as long as they go away
Recognizing that the thoughts are thoughts only and not a reflection of our character is important. This was my experience as well with ERP. It's easy to want a change immediately but it just doesn't happen that fast, at least it didn't for me. That's great that you are already seeing a change from your practice and the skills you are developing. Keep up the good work
I find myself feeling completely well if I get a serotonin boost
I’ve noticed that I’m somewhat happier also ignoring my thoughts than I am instead of doing compulsions (I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired atp) but I’ve heard you’re technically supposed to do erp rather than pushing under the rug. But idk if I have a thought I just refuse to think about it again and im fine even if I want to do compulsions
So at one point I was glad I was having anxiety/stress about these thoughts but now I feel like something has changed is it normal to not want anxiety and stress even tho it helps me realize these thoughts are not mine. Like the anxiety and stress is doing me no good and it's really messing me up. Is it normal to not want stress and anxiety after awhile or is something wrong with me
So I had a panic attack a while ago to “kill mom” and I forgot about the thought until a few days later. When it came back I was mentally drained and it lasted for 2 months or more. It eventually went away but it is back. I get other intrusive thoughts but they go away after a hour or so. Why am I stressing over “kill mom” so much. I just get irritated that it won’t go away. I’m beginning to think it’s a different mental illness maybe just anxiety? I’m not sure to be honest. It just appears and sits there and I feel like I’m doomed and a pyscho and worry that I’ll never forget the thought.
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