hlrose
- Date posted
- 2y ago
Jeffrey Jeffrey
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y ago
First - congratulations on doing this difficult exposure ! That is awesome ! Remember the goal of erp is not to eliminate anxiety - but to learn how to tolerate it when it happens, so keep going. The exposure is working and you are training your brain to respond differently. It takes time and practice. Be compassionate with yourself. This is hard work and you are doing it. Do something nice for yourself today - for doing the hard work.
Anna,hi! Anna,hi!
- Date posted
- 2y ago
It is okay. Keep working on your exposure(s). It seems difficult at first, but you will get to a point that the anxiety will be manageable. Even if you take a step back, just keep going with your exposure.
hellopeoplehellopeople
- User type
- NOCD Alumni
- Date posted
- 2y ago
You’re doing hard work! Congratulations on working on a big fear item and fighting OCD! I’m sorry that it then targeting another fear, don’t feel lost, this isn’t a step back, it’s a step in the right direction! OCD often targets other fears when one isn’t bothering us anymore, We can then practice the same methods of sitting with our fears no matter the subject of them. You’re doing so awesome, it’s incredibly difficult and ok to feel down about it, but have hope you can tackle other fear items like you did with the T-shirt!
LowellTLowellT
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y ago
That was great you did a difficult erp! I fully understand your frustration. It happens to me too. You are not alone with that experience.
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