Fixation on time/time is passing too fast

@kvv430 Wow, that it EXACTLY what I was feeling, specifically about how each passing moment is in the past. It’s been very very difficult but with consistent ERP and a change in my medication plan I am doing much much better. It’s actually good to see just how much progress I’ve made in 2 months since I made this post, makes me hopeful! Some days are definitely worse but I have found that journaling has helped and making an effort to do something fun each day.

@kvv430 Omg I actually am also on venlaflaxine!! It works very well for me, doesn’t like “cure” the intrusive thoughts but tampers them down enough where ERP can do its job! I practice ERP literally everyday just by looking at the clock, spending time doing something I enjoy and then acknowledging time has passed while I did that activity. I then use a non engagement response when I have intrusive thoughts or ruminate about time. I usually say, my compulsion to ruminate doesn’t protect me. I have found that statement impacts me the most.

@kvv430 It’s comforting in a weird way to know many others experience this theme, it’s SO isolating and scary when you’re in a bad cycle

@toristjean Trust me I know. Its awful. Thank you so much for your advice. I am here for you too 💙

@kvv430 Weirdly enough, I’ve had a tough week too. I know for me, in my area, it’s summer and I’m stuck at work so it feels like it’s been an hour and the whole day has passed me by. It’s hard because as much as I know ERP is the gold standard, in tough moments, I do find myself feeling comfort in small positive affirmations. This is by no means like medical or maybe even good advice LOL cause I think it could be seen as reassurance.

@kvv430 I like to tell myself that I spent my time doing something important/something that I value and even though it felt fast or that the moment has passed me by, in that moment I was happy and that’s what mattered.

@kvv430 Again, idk if that helps and it might not help everyone but I hope it can give you some peace

@kvv430 When I was really really disregulated, I also found activities using my hands helped me survive. It was truly just a matter of survival at some points. I did lots of legos and coloring.

@toristjean Idk whats wrong with me. Like i hyperfixate that at one moment i was in one room and now im in another. I have no clue why it bothers me. Like i dont know how to live in the moment. Im terrified ill never get over it. Its like i forget how to exist lol. I keep trying to tell myself time is constant and we keep going. Sometimes i get relief then I get stuck in the thoughts and im terrified again

@kvv430 I was the same way for about 2-3 weeks. When I started back up my Venleflaxine and did constant ERP, I found relief in about 1-2 weeks

@toristjean Wow really? Im praying this venlafaxine helps me. It will be 2 weeks on friday on 75mg

@kvv430 I will say, I am on a higher dose. I don’t want to say do this or do that because everything works differently for everyone, but I would encourage you to hold onto hope for the medication!!

@kvv430 Medication can take 4-6 weeks before you really see results, at least in my experience