YaBoio
- Date posted
- 1y
Do you worry getting help is reassurance?
I am getting help but I’m scared it actually just reassurance seeking.
PicknickPicknick
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 1y
It depends on what you mean by “help”. As long as it isn’t unreasonably preventing you from feeling certain feelings or having certain thoughts then you are probably fine. It was confusing when I first was getting into therapy but it’s pretty clear now. We are just so used to associating negative behaviors with help. However, it becomes quite evident that some actions are just to make you feel more comfortable and not help you progress.
YaBoioYaBoio
- Date posted
- 1y
@Picknick Like I’m scared me going into therapy is just reassurance seeking
JakeOakJakeOak
- Date posted
- 1y
I’m not sure what the difference is or why reassurance is bad…?
PicknickPicknick
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 1y
@JakeOak Reassurance prevents you from sitting with uncomfortable thoughts and or feelings. Reassurance reinforce that those thoughts and or feelings are dangerous. I.e. it just makes OCD worse and makes you seek more reassurance
JakeOakJakeOak
- Date posted
- 1y
@Picknick OIC!!
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