- Username
- Ishil
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 283d ago
Torture
Ugh I wanna cry. ERP therapy feels like torture. I know I need it but I wanna cry. I’m tortured
Ugh I wanna cry. ERP therapy feels like torture. I know I need it but I wanna cry. I’m tortured
I’m so sorry. It’s really difficult isn’t it :( what exposures are you currently working on?
@blazed The “what if I have crush on ___” and “what if I’m a bad person for not feeling scared that I have a crush on ___ as if I don’t care if I do”
@Ishil Are you working with a therapist on this?
@blazed Yeah. I’m just feeling intense because this is my first time
@Ishil The first time is always the hardest. But you took the first step towards recovery and you should be proud of yourself! It takes time, but it will get easier. You’re doing a great job and keep on pushing forward. You got this!
I dunno maybe it’s just me but I felt tortured before ERP anyway, so for me I just felt I might as well do the torture that’s designed to help me
I understand 100%! Sending hugs! You’ve got this!
I started doing ERP and I absolutely hate it! It feels like I actually like and want the thoughts 😭
I’m super anxious about starting ERP therapy and worry that it will be super distressing and/or I won’t be able to will myself to do it. I have a visceral reaction in my body if I feel forced to do things and leave my comfort zone. Any tips?
Just finished crying after an erp session. This is so hard. I just can’t stop crying 😣! But I will get through it and so can you with anything else
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