JesseBear
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Uncertainty
What is accepting uncertainty to you all?
bumblebee_bumblingbumblebee_bu...
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I read this in an article and I felt it really helped, but it basically means: this event could’ve happened. It could have not. That means the possibility, mathematically, of this happening is 1/x, with x being unknown. It doesn’t mean we have to assume the worst. Maybe it’s highly unlikely it happened, but we can also accept the slight chance that is there. What is important is that we don’t go searching for this x because it is not important. It’s not yes or no — it’s “I don’t know”, and I won’t exert my energy to find out. I hope this helps you on your healing journey. Uncertainty is painful, and I know many who suffer from OCD desperately wish we could travel back in time to remember. But if it doesn’t serve us now, we have to embrace the uncertainty and let it go ❤️
JesseBearJesseBear
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Thank you for this and yes, accepting the fact that we have to accept it and move, is something tough but manageable.
bumblebee_bumblingbumblebee_bu...
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@JesseBear It’s a tough, nonlinear healing journey but I believe everyday we get a little stronger :) ❤️
JesseBearJesseBear
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@bumblebee_bumbling How long have you had it for? I'm sure you had every theme too? Yes, I do feel a little bit more strength everyday, even though there are ups and downs.
bumblebee_bumblingbumblebee_bu...
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@JesseBear Hmm I think it began 11 years ago or so? I don’t have every theme but a few, and yeah I’m glad you are gaining strength everyday! :]
JesseBearJesseBear
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@bumblebee_bumbling So my question is, I don't get anxiety anymore. Yet the thoughts still appear, should I practice more ERP or will the thoughts always be there?
bumblebee_bumblingbumblebee_bu...
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@JesseBear I’m not too sure— I have less anxiety too but the thoughts kinda pop up still. I think your counselor will let you know and I’m no professional, but I think we both are still in the phase where we have some lingering thoughts since we are recovering. It’s not super easy to let go of something on your mind, but with time and as the thoughts matter less to us, I think it should lessen. :-0 but again, I’m not a professional and I’m also not there yet so I’m not sure :-))
AnonymousAnonymous
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@JesseBear Thoughts will always be there.
AnonymousAnonymous
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@JesseBear Congratulations on no anxiety 🎉🎉
Amb99Amb99
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@bumblebee_bumbling Thank you for saying this, was struggling recently about what this meant and was thinking the worst
JesseBearJesseBear
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@Anonymous Thank you! Yeah it sucks but better without anxiety.
NicaNica
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@JesseBear The thoughts are always going to be there. They don’t become a problem unless you MAKE it a problem.
JesseBearJesseBear
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@Nica Makes sense!!! Thank you!
bumblebee_bumblingbumblebee_bu...
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@Amb99 I’m glad it helped ❤️
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