Anonymous
- Date posted
- 2y
any advice to deal with groinal responses?
it’s really strong this time, like it feels constant. i’m just in need of some advice right now, thanks ❤️
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- Date posted
- 2y
My best advice: create warmth around your tummy. It helps me relax because of all the anxiety going on in my lower body. Just like when I’m feeling really hurt, I’ll create warmth for my heart by placing a hand over it and breathing deeply. Whether it’s with a blanket, a heating pad, or just placing your hand over your tummy. Take deep breaths and drink water. This usually helps me relax. I hope it works for you, too
Ava Pabst <3Ava Pabst <3
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y
Honestly, my advice is to just sit with them. It sucks, but I would just let them be there and carry on with my day and ignore then I had a lot of one responses so I understand this a lot.
MK30MK30
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y
Hi there! The best thing to do is sit with it. A therapist who specializes in OCD that I follow on social media once said that our bodies react to what is sexually relevant, not to what we actually value or want. Another post I saw said that our responses to these things don’t check in with our values system first. Live your life according to your morals and values and let the sensation be there the best that you can.
rivercalibratorrivercalibrator
- Date posted
- 2y
what are groinal responses
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