Inferno
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- 5y
Josh2019Josh2019
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That’s good , maybe you learnt to let the thoughts be there and they don’t bother you anymore. That’s a win keep it up
Inferno Inferno
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Thanks. I thought I need to do erp for 3 months but it seems to not affect me no more. But it’s weird cause everyone tells me to do erp, but I didn’t and I still beat my fear
Josh2019Josh2019
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Not being anxious is a good thing , your body can’t withstand long term Anxiety. With that being said I would continue seeing your specialist and make sure you follow every tip they give you . Have you tried acceptance by any chance ? You aren’t accepting that you are you are just accepting the possibility. In doing this you allow yourself to let any emotion / Thought happen and not let it affect you. Remember: Thoughts and Feelings don’t define who you are , it’s your actions.
Josh2019Josh2019
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ERP isn’t the only solution , CBT is another one as well or even sometimes (which I reckon has happened to you ) your mind is bored of it and let it go
Josh2019Josh2019
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Sure what’s up ?
AnonymousAnonymous
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How long did you have your hocd? Did you just let the thoughts play out in your mind every time until they didn’t bother you
Inferno Inferno
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I had hocd for 2 years then I started liking boys back and when I see a pretty girl, I joke and say she’s hot or I’m gay asf. Now when I see a pretty girl like camila Cabello I just admire her no worries going through my head
AnonymousAnonymous
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Weirdly I didn't do anything either. ERP never really worked for me and I just did some meditation and like self-resistance methods to control anxiety
Inferno Inferno
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- 5y
Yeah strange.. I thought erp would be the only way to fix this but I fixed it myself
AnonymousAnonymous
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@Peridottttt Lol we found our own ways. But honestly speaking I really think recovery is when we become comfy with ourselves and our thoughts and to do that I don't think ERP is *that* necessary. Still I have the anxiety but not as bad as it was before
AnonymousAnonymous
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@hateocd Sure :)
AnonymousAnonymous
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@hateocd Could also be regarded as HOCD if you hate they thoughts and have the fear of becoming another sexual orientation
Inferno Inferno
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@hateocd Yes it’s hocd I’ve had it for 2 hell years
AnonymousAnonymous
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@hateocd Yeah it's HOCD, I get intrusive thoughts about girls too :(. But try not to dwell too much and say "fuck it, whatever" whenever you get an intrusive thought and try approaching your real life fears like talking to a girl
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