This is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done

Congrats on the great ERP session! I can definitely relate to being exhausted after one haha. Something my old therapist recommended was to have cookie dough in the fridge to bake, or light a candle so you can smell something nice, as well as perhaps planning to take a hot shower afterwards to soothe yourself. Also healthy distractions that engage your brain like reading fiction or playing a video game, doing a crossword/sudoku, etc are helpful and are good to redirect focus afterwards too. Lastly, I usually do my ERP before bed- best thing to do after an exhausting session for me is SLEEP lol

I feel after Therapy sometimes like I'm exhausted and just want to lay in bed and be on my phone. Last year I gave up my Social Media and I felt better. But now that I have it again things have gotten bad again. I learned that Therapy can be exhausting. I feel its because we are facing things we try to ignore. It can be exhausting. Good luck with everything I wish you the best. I may have to give up Social Media again because I feel sometimes it's not good

This is such a vibe. I completely relate. Last night at therapy I told my therapist my biggest OCD fear and I had such a bad panic attack that I had to take my panic attack medication. I slept for 15 hours and called out of work. This work we’re doing can be absolutely exhausting but it’s necessary. I think of it as an investment.

This happens to me at times after I do exposures. I feel shame and I feel a lot of self deprecating feelings. I like to treat myself after an emotional session like having something sweet or going outside to enjoy the fresh air. My recommendation would be to do something you like for self care.