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I'm new to ERP
I'm still new to this whole ERP stuff so I was wondering how frequently or how long I should do each exercise? Does anyone have a recommended suggestion?
I'm still new to this whole ERP stuff so I was wondering how frequently or how long I should do each exercise? Does anyone have a recommended suggestion?
Hi there! The goal generally with exposures is to decrease your anxiety by half - and that can take a range of time of course, depending on the exposure and your ability to resist compulsions. ERP is highly recommended, and is best to be working with a specialist - have you ever worked with a therapist before?
I have not worked with a therapist on an issue like this unfortunately, I'm still very new to this whole new form of therapy. I was just hoping to learn some tips going into this.
How long should I do ERP, so that my brain gets used to it, not to say tired?! I've been working for about three months, but everything still seems vivid in my head, there are even vulgar words in detail... since the sexual topic is both a groinal and a feeling that I want to touch myself. It's mostly related to faces and genitals, so how exactly can that go, if it's emphasized that sex pictures in themselves give that feeling, whoever is in them?
One problem - Various themes This is my first post. I had a relapse a few months ago. Life was amazing and then boom, I got triggered by something and started spiralling about my sexuality (having finally been at peace for two years, entered a healthy new relationship and come out of the closet as an older women). How do you, when you're not triggered practice ERP? I'm able to try and accept the thoughts every time I see a man. What should I be doing when I don't encounter these triggers. I was to say as well that I also am starting to get real event OCD about some of the sexual things I did in the past when I was married and in an unhealthy toxic relationship with my ex husband. I am shamed and disgusted and I'm working on it but there's a certain subsection of the LGBTQ community that trigger these thoughts, groinals and thing for me... I feel like I'm beginning to realise I need to maybe be a little more active in my recovery instead of waiting for triggers... But I don't know how
I’m finding this a great app. Is there any recommendation for how often it should be visited? Like not asking for a specific amount of time or whatever, I just find that maybe I shouldn’t always be reading stuff on the topic? Anyone have a balance they recommend?
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