WeCanDoThis
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- 5y
bee232bee232
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- 5y
I have pocd as well and I work in cosmetics, so something I’ve challenged myself to do is put lipgloss on one little kid a day no matter how anxious it makes me and no matter how much I want to run away from them and it’s been getting easier and easier to do. Also, if any friends or family know about your triggers bringing someone with you when you start practicing ERP helps a lot, my mom has been coming my to my work and we go and walk around Claire’s every day and sit by a kids play area every day for at least 15 minutes. The first week of doing all these things was hell but it’s been much more manageable since I started!
IbgIbg
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- 5y
I’m not a therapist, but I’ve read about ERP exercises such as walking by schools, playgrounds, or sports areas like for school teams. You could go into a store that caters to youth and buy something (don’t have to spend a fortune). You could listen to a podcast about actual pedophila (check out Crime Junkies episodes called Conspiracy: North Fox Island & The Oakland County Child Killer Part 1 & 2.) Hope that helps.
WeCanDoThisWeCanDoThis
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- 5y
Is there anything else I could do at home, you think, if I’m unable to leave the house?
Riso123Riso123
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- 5y
@WeCanDoThis Hmm, I'm not sure about at home. One thing came to mind, but then I figured it may actually trigger you further. Besides getting out of the house is better for you. How about going shopping around the same time the school's finish for the day, so you are around children? I know that must sound and would be uncomfortable, but it's probably a good and safe ERP to practice?
Riso123Riso123
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- 5y
As @lbg said, it's about exposure and response. Expose yourself to the unpleasant thing. In my case, I'm scared of going to the toilet or having a shower at home, add I'm convinced the floor will fall through because our floorboards creak. I don't really have any choice other thay to expose myself to that fear by using the toilet and showering.
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