llacerda
- Date posted
- 1y ago
Reassurance
How long does it take to start seeing consistent relief from distress when you stop seeking reassurance?
NicaNica
- Date posted
- 1y ago
Really depends on the person and how deep you are in the habit rabbit hole of seeking reassurance.
llacerda llacerda
- Date posted
- 1y ago
@Nica Best case scenario?
JordTheNordJordTheNord
- Date posted
- 1y ago
@llacerda Probably the second time lol 1) first time 2) would be the consistent. However it does always depend on the individual and I don’t know anyone who has ever experienced a best case scenario
Wolfram Wolfram
- Date posted
- 1y ago
It's different per individual. Believe it or not you're asking for reassurance right now. All you can do is notice it when you can and stop it with whatever therapy tools work
llacerda llacerda
- Date posted
- 1y ago
@Invalid Just curious. Bc I’m really trying.
Wolfram Wolfram
- Date posted
- 1y ago
@llacerda I know but uncertainty is something you have to come to terms with in order to get better. It's tough and I know you're trying and I feel for you but believe me, it's worth all the stress going through therapy to get better
llacerda llacerda
- Date posted
- 1y ago
@Invalid I’m not in therapy
Wolfram Wolfram
- Date posted
- 1y ago
@llacerda Is therapy an option for you?
llacerda llacerda
- Date posted
- 1y ago
@Invalid Already did it
Wolfram Wolfram
- Date posted
- 1y ago
@llacerda So what tools and skills did you learn?
llacerda llacerda
- Date posted
- 1y ago
@Invalid Maybe maybe not and idk
Wolfram Wolfram
- Date posted
- 1y ago
@llacerda Exactly
Wolfram Wolfram
- Date posted
- 1y ago
@llacerda Just keep practicing
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