This Ocd Life Sucks
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It’s intense
ERP is so intense just talking about the things I’m going to be doing stressed me out! This week is going to be interesting! 🤨
KETODKETOD
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Yepppppers! It’s tough but it really does— little by little— take the power away from ocd so you can drive the bus and not it. You can do it!! ❤️
JerseybornJerseyborn
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@This Ocd Life Sucks That's the thing, managing is the goal. I don't know about you guys but I have it moderate to severe so I know this will be a neverending thing but if I can manage and not let it control me eventually, then I'll gladly be happy and at peace with myself. It's tiring lol
JerseybornJerseyborn
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@This Ocd Life Sucks When I knew I was getting a divorce from the wife that's when it all fell apart quickly. I know stress like a major life event has happened then it gets worse and I definitely had one huge one recently. It's been 2 years but it's still out in full force.
JerseybornJerseyborn
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@This Ocd Life Sucks I always joke to myself and say she dodged a bullet with me and got out at the right time! lol I use humor to deal with it, for me at least it helps and sometimes talking to people about it.
AnonymousAnonymous
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You got this, I’ll be getting my first exposures soon, 🏆I’m right there with you
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@Anonymous It’s scary but I’m so ready to better there’s probably not much I wouldn’t do lol
Kokaka12312Kokaka12312
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@This Ocd Life Sucks Are you doing ERP through this app? I’m not sure where to get started? I would love to jump into OCD /intrusive thought therapy. I also listen to Mark Dejesus on podcasts, the OCD healing Journey. ITS INCREDIBLE
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@kakako89 Yes I just started erp through this app. I’m not too into yet. I hope to see some improvement soon! I need it!
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@Anonymous I hope your first exposure goes well for you! I know you can do it!
!TryingMyBest!!TryingMyBest!
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Omg! Same it’s awful a couple weeks ago my therapist was just talking to me and showing me pictures of dirty dishes. I got chills everywhere! 😣
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@!TryingMyBest! Yes, my anxiety was through the roof today! I have contamination OCD and the things that I have to do stress me out just thinking about it so it’s gonna be an interesting week for sure!
JS55555JS55555
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It can be scary but you got this and it is worth it! One thing I did is before ERP I made a list of reasons for why I wanted to get better. The reasons can be but are not limited to specific people and events
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@JS55555 Thank you for your kind words! It’s definitely scary but I have to atleast try it lol
JS55555JS55555
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@This Ocd Life Sucks It is very worth it. That voice telling you not to is OCD trying to stay in power
danny02danny02
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The more you do it and see how powerful it is the more you will come to learn to love it. Trust me.
JerseybornJerseyborn
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Hey! I've always talked about doing ERP with my former therapist but I read or heard somewhere that some patients shouldn't do it if their not ready I don't know if it's true or not because it could do my harm then good, I don't know.
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