Anon>:
- Date posted
- 2y
Question
Is it normal to cry when dealing with the discomfort of uncertainty in erp?
NicaNica
- Date posted
- 2y
It definitely happens but if it’s every single time you do an exposure, you need to speak to your therapist because the exposure might be too much for you at this time and you need to do something lower.
AnonymousAnonymous
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y
I cried immediately during my intake, and I have done this in all therapy settings. I believe it indicates our capacity to hold everything in until we are in a safe place to express how uncomfortable we are. Also why ERP is scary to me
Anon.Anon.
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y
I believe I cried both when I found this app and read people sharing there experience and hope, and during the first therapy session I had with my therapist. I would guess that’s probably pretty normal. In the beginning, for me, the emotion/feeling during ERP was so intense, and it gradually became less so as time progressed. Your therapist would probably also know the answer to this, having so much experience. Glad to hear you’re continuing with ERP through those intense emotions!
6827368273
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y
I cried a lot and got panic attacks
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Always a good time to practice ERP.
I’m having one of those moments where I have to deal with some uncertainty at the worst time. I did have a little panic attack for a moment. Then I realized I could use this to make me stronger. Something happened at work and no one knows the answer I need. So I have to deal with some uncertainty. The feelings suck and the thoughts keep coming. I will not let this ruin my day I will continue to work and go about my day, even though I am anxious. Just remember that we will have things pop up throughout our days we do not expect but just to remember our practices. Hopefully the intensity will decrease in time today. Wish me luck.
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