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Hello. I am sorry you are going through this chronic condition. This may or may not be helpful, but usually when it comes to chronic conditions there is an underlying deep seated emotion behind it, like repressed emotions, fear and anger. That may be too much to go into atm, so right now I wouldnt cal off work, cause thatl just lead to more worrying. Instead do go but before try anything that you know will put you in a high vibrational state, like music, meditation, binaural beats etc. Ive had a chronic condition (tms) for a long time and i only recently stopped identifying myself with it. So instead i refer to it as “the pain” instead of “my pain.” I believe in you, I know you will get better. Its just a mater of your perception. Hope this helps.
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Sorry, but chronic health conditions are caused by physical issues with the body; they are not caused by repressed emotions. Granted, anxiety can certainly cause physical symptoms, as can other mental health conditions, but aside from that, chronic illnesses have a physical basis that cannot be corrected by resolving some sort of deep emotional state. Lab results, the results of genetic testing, family history, other lab tests, and environmental factors, among others, are what indicate that an individual has a chronic illness. From that point of diagnosis, you then are prescribed drugs, therapies, and other treatments to manage your health and chronic illness. Yes, having a good mindset certainly helps in managing chronic illnesses; I will never argue about point. But repressed emotions are not the cause of chronic illnesses.
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Externalising the pain as a great way to seperate me from my condition, thank you! I really like that idea
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Hey! I am sorry your ocd latches on to that. Have you started therapy with an OCD therapist? Or at least a therapist that has worked with OCD before? Relax ❤️ Your digestive condition isn't your fault. And the OCD is not your fault either. Perhaps you could practise a different response that usual by using compassion. What would you advise someone else who posed the same question to you? Personally, I would advise them, it's not your fault at all that you can't go into work due to your condition. Rest today. I'm sure you could get a doctors note to explain to your boss this condition you have and therefore you will require days off when it flares up. Most of all, you deserve the help of treatment working with your therapist who will take you through the recovery steps suited to your ocd❤️ ?
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Thank you so much for your sweet reply. Yes I’ve just started ERP with a therapist! You’re right, self compassion is important. I often get stuck in worrying that the employer is going to struggle and forget to focus on how I feel. I ended up calling in sick and my boss says we need to talk. I’m really afraid I’m going to lose my job.. Your reply is so kind, it really helped me to feel a lot better. Thank you!
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Just my personal experience : I started to be daily stomach sick when my OCD exploded and took me off work. The last days and since I started therapy (4 weeks ago), I am way less sick. I believed it was somatic OCD and anxiety combined. I am not saying it is the case for you but don’t forget than anxiety and OCD can give pretty strong physicals symptoms
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I’m really glad to hear your physical symptoms are improving! For me personally this is a condition I was born with and have had for 20 years, but anxiety defintely contributes to it flaring up!
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