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- 2y ago
ERP For Hocd Ideas??
Can someone give me erp tips for Hocd?? I had 0 thoughts before I was triggered now I just want to get my life back on control
Can someone give me erp tips for Hocd?? I had 0 thoughts before I was triggered now I just want to get my life back on control
Expose yourself by talking/engaging with people, listen to triggering songs, look at pictures of people, follow gay couples on social media, read stories about people coming out later in life, etc.
@Anonymous Thanks it’s gonna be hard though bc of how easily im triggered. I will try these things out thanks very much !
@MarvelFanatic You’re not alone. I’m going through a bit of a relapse myself and I’m getting back to doing these more often! Its hard stuff but we got this.🙌
@Anonymous We definitely got this!
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whats up guys what are some tips dealing with ocd and what to do when a thought makes u anxious ??
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