everytime i have an intrusive thought im always saying “stop” or “shut up”. It only gives me temporary relief. Does anyone else struggle with this? If so, what do you do to reduce it?
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@princely Thats really helpful!! Thank you!! 😊
Anything you do to relieve the anxiety is a compulsion. Avoidance is a compulsion as well as using a word, praying, etc. the only way to reduce the obsessions is to sit with the anxiety, no push the thought away and not do any compulsion.
Is carrying on with your day i.e cleaning, cooking, working etc a compusion then all whilst just allowing the thought to be there. I would say that surely it isn't but I'm interested to know your opinion
@Joe87 Not sure if your asking me lol but In my opinion, if it has no compulsion undertones and nothing that seems like its compulsive then its perfectly fine and healthy
Yes… I pray because quite honestly, if I don’t, it doesn’t go away. Though I’ve tricked myself into feeling like they have an effect so I have thousands a day 💃💃💃💃💃💃💃
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