Phill
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- 5y
FernandoVFernandoV
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- 5y
It is super normal - when you have been doing ERP hard core you progress and then you hit a stage of lethargy that feels like depression and lots of tiredness. Don't know why that is but have heard many people going through the same - that is the place where many relapse. You need to push through and do lots of self care and behavioural activation. Friendship and distraction at this stage is crucial.
FernandoVFernandoV
- Date posted
- 5y
By relapse I mean going into full blown panic attacks and anxiety and doing compulsions. -- Behavioural activation is restarting all those activities you've been putting off and/or avoiding due to anxiety and/or treatment such as friends, hobbies, work, school, relationships, etc.
PhillPhill
- Date posted
- 5y
I appreciate that a lot! It’s mainly worse when I’m home alone in my own thoughts. It’s the best time to practice ERP but with the fewest distractions so it’s a catch 22. Should give me some resilience but sucks in the moment. It seems so simple to do some of my compulsions but I know it isn’t beneficial. Thank you for the response! I rode my bike up and hunt with some friends and it was very fun and gave me the boost I needed, even just for those few hours.
Rocky GemzRocky Gemz
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- 5y
@FernandoV - how does one relapse when it comes to forms of OCD? And what is behavioral activation? If you don’t mind me asking.
Rocky GemzRocky Gemz
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- 5y
Ahhh, ok. Thanks for takin the time to respond. Ya learn something new every day.
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