arielcerda
- Date posted
- 2y
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does anyone else when they tell themselves that everything will be ok and that in the end you will get through this feel like a lie?
Brooklyn_99Brooklyn_99
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- Date posted
- 2y
Yes. But it is a work in progress. Not usually something you feel right away.
arielcerdaarielcerda
- Date posted
- 2y
@Brooklyn_99 wait i don’t really get what you mean by this could you clarify maybe?
Brooklyn_99Brooklyn_99
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- Date posted
- 2y
@arielcerda Telling yourself your gonna be ok is one thing. Believing your gonna be ok is another. Your worried because your emotions are not being subsided by telling yourself “it’s gonna be ok”. Therefore you probably think your not going to be ok. Am i correct?
arielcerdaarielcerda
- Date posted
- 2y
@Brooklyn_99 ohhhh i get what you mean now yes
Brooklyn_99Brooklyn_99
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- Date posted
- 2y
@arielcerda It’s a journey. When your emotions are high, you can not think rationally. But when they subside. You can. You probably find it easier to believe that you ok, when your calm happy and relaxed. That’s because that’s your rational mind that’s working. It’s a work in progress. It’s hard to feel ok when your scared, fearful, panicking, stressed or nervous. So don’t beat yourself up about it.
arielcerdaarielcerda
- Date posted
- 2y
@Brooklyn_99 this makes a lot more sense now thanks! i’ve been trying not to be so hard in myself since for me it’s hard to take time to get better because i just want to get better super quickly but that’s not how it works. i just need to be more patient and understanding with myself that this will take time and effort! thank you for your kind words:)
Brooklyn_99Brooklyn_99
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- Date posted
- 2y
Remember not to fight the thoughts. Don’t try to reason with them. Sit with them and let them be. It’s so helpful. I had a panic episode tonight and I just sat with it and observed it. It really does work wonders not to get reassurance. You’ve got it! Be kind to yourself. Forgive yourself. You will get better!
arielcerdaarielcerda
- Date posted
- 2y
@Brooklyn_99 i’ve been doing this for the past two days and at first it was REALLY rough but i went out with friends and it naturally just passed! my thoughts don’t bother me and send me into panic mode as bad anymore i can just let them flow. i think it’s just hard for me to let go the fact that i’m not a bad person you know? but still it’s crazy what 3 days of constant work to let them go can do seriously! 3 days ago i would’ve NEVER believed that i could just let them pass like this naturally and quickly
Brooklyn_99Brooklyn_99
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- Date posted
- 2y
I have guilt, shame, lack of forgiveness, embarrassment and more emotions. Im learning to sit with them as well. Not avoiding or seeking reassurance is hard but I’m hoping to see the benefits soon. I’m so thankful to hear you say that you’ve seen a difference in such a short time. That gives me hope.
arielcerdaarielcerda
- Date posted
- 2y
@Brooklyn_99 i deal with the same thing the guilt and shame and lack of forgiveness and just finding ways to bring my personality back is just the last things i need. i’m glad i could connect with you about this rough time we both are experiencing:) give yourself the time you need and don’t rush anything! all will be well for the both of us<3
Brooklyn_99Brooklyn_99
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- Date posted
- 2y
I agree. OCD steals everything. Finding yourself again is so essential. You’ve inspired me tonight. Thanks for responding!
arielcerdaarielcerda
- Date posted
- 2y
@Brooklyn_99 i’m so beyond glad i did and of course!
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