Anyone been in this situation?

I know I need to face these emotions to gain understanding and resilience to them. But what happens when the emotions are just way too great that you almost find it impossible?

Anonymous

Date posted: 1y

Trust that your body can handle what comes as it does. our capacity for how we can hold ourselves is always in flux like weather. Maybe u can start with just gently noticing when something comes up. But i feel u, ur not alone in this.

Nate_093

Date posted: 1y

Yeah, it's hard my emotions are very strong and I almost freeze up sometimes. It takes so much energy as well, one anxiety attack can completely drain me.

drak4

Date posted: 1y

sometimes we are prepared to hande emotions, sometimes not... so when no, we can cope with self soathing, self love, behavorial activation, hobby activities... but when we are prepared we can slowly go into our emotions and body sensations, but always have a SAFE anchor and do not overhelm ourselves... with OCD many times we have mental mess of intrusive thoughts I do not prefer to engage so much with them, I more prefer engage directly with emotions and bodily sensatios... but it is complex topic, particulary when you have OCD... I would recommend maybe consulting with experiences OCD therapist ... preferably also with some knowledge of body therapy

Nate_093

Date posted: 1y

Thank you, it's hard because as of late I always feel overwhelmed. I start with my psychologist tomorrow so I hope that she will help.

noneuclidean

Date posted: 1y

I absolutely have had this experience. It’s very difficult, especially because for me it doesn’t *feel* like it’s just a feeling. It feels like I’m ignoring a legitimate threat. If I could just convince myself it’s only a feeling it would be easier, but convincing myself of that would be a compulsion. To answer your question, in my experience it involves a lot of patience, self compassion, and practice. It’s like getting into a freezing cold pool. I allow myself to get in a little bit and acclimate to it. Then I get in more.

Nate_093

Date posted: 1y

Yeah ok, that makes sense. It's hard because my partner is going overseas on Friday so instead of easing into it I'm going the full real deal straight away 🤦

hannah_77

Date posted: 18w

Can anyone please help?

I read a lot of other people’s posts where they deal with intrusive feelings, and sometimes even emotions? Would anyone care to further explain so i can understand this better? it would be very much appreciated.

PRIV8

Date posted: 15w

What is this feeling that i feel?

For 3 days I had a feeling that came up pretty often and I cant name it, I dont know what is it and the more i try to see what is it the more i feel worse. Usually letting feeling be and letting yourself experience it helps but not with this. I find myself feel grumpier, triggered and more angry. Its a mix of fear, but then i get angry too and I dont find letting myself experience it helpful cause I just stuck there. It feels like its in my chest and when it gets triggered it makes things hard to enjoy. I tried to be kind with myself and see what causes it but trying to be kind with myself triggers this annoying feeling and it just gets worse... i dont know what helps thats why i ask your help, if you ever experienced this... also i what i almlst forgot to mention, what is really important is that i became really sensitive to every thought, and any thought can trigger this feeling or any thought can trigger a negative feeling that will trigger this feeling. And honestly the "just accept it and let yourself feel what you feel" doesnt helps here cause i find myself really angry that i have to let myself feel the emotions that are triggered by these intrusive thoughts...

nae nae

Date posted: 8w

Tired of feeling like a bad person

I genuinely can't help but feel irredeemable over every little mistake made or regret I've had. It's so up and down, but I just miss the certainty. Knowing "this is who I am." I'm so disconnected from myself. Like, I'm really, really trying. Today is really rough... I got triggered the other night, and it's been hell since. I've been fighting seeking reassurance. I want it so, so incredibly bad, but I know it won't help me :( Some days, I just don't want to be here. It's funny because yesterday I felt amazing until I got triggered. I just immediately spiraled after that. I don't know. Does it genuinely get better? Will therapy really help me? Sometimes, I think maybe this is the best it'll get, and that scares me. Sorry for the vent. I'm just feeling so overwhelmingly anxious right now. I can't even cry (due to Zoloft). It feels claustrophobic somehow, having all these emotions trapped inside of my body with nowhere to go 😭

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