*Trigger warning* *CPTSD related* Hello, I was wondering if I could have any advice, im a little confused on what to do for exposures without it turning bad, as the majority of my obsessions result in things I can not control even if I can do anything about it like compulsions. Sometime my compulsions work, sometimes they don't. And i fixate on my compulsions to ensure I am not going to end up in danger, even if I'm not. But my brain thinks I am. most of my obssessions are a result from CPTSD and for example one of my triggers is having interactions or being in a room alone with someone, I can not stop analysing their body language, their facail expressions and tone of voice, i over think about how i should respond, how i am saying it, to ensure I don't antagonise or cause conflict for whatever reason. Now the reason I'm struggling with trying to find an exposure to challenge is because as a result of my cptsd triggers, I could dissociate, wet myself, or throw up, or just go into a pure panic as this can happen even when I do my compulsions sometimes, as sometimes I have no control. and i am not to sure what is a safe way to approach using an exposure and as i can not live like this forever and I feel if I don't try to use exposures in fear of the reactions my body goes into, i feel like i will never get better. Is there anyone who has any advice of safe exposures?

Thank you, This is a good point, I'm just eager to try and tackle my obsessions because as you will know it is tiring and its stops you from normal everyday things and after finding this app, I have ad this glimmer of hope, and I think im just itching to get better, and kind of want to feel in control and taking action myself, but thinking about it i think what you suggested is a good approach, Thank you for your advice ?

@Littleluna i completely understand that, trust me - we can all get through this! i just wouldn’t rush into anything surrounding ptsd without help (my best friend has cptsd) x

@cwllms Thank you sweetheart, honestly thats so kind of you, we can all get through this, you are right!! And yes when I listen to you now, you are right, it is the most sensible approach. Thank you, I hope you and your friend are both getting on okay! X

@Littleluna You can even ask your therapist for homework about what would be appropriate to work on in between appointments. Best wishes!

@ARTnotOCD Thank you you are right, I have a psychiatrist i see monthly with the nurse and then my therapist I see weekly, however I already have a feeling they are going to tell me its too soon, I think I just got really excited and egar because its like once I found this app, it was like a new strategy I just want to try it straight away!! I kind of wanted to try something and be able to tell them I made progress all by myself! And be kinda proud about something I did all by myself. However, i think it is the most sensible idea, I am going to appraoch them about it, and hear what they suggest. I still have to tell them about this app as I've just found it!!! Anyway thank you for the advice, I appreciate the guidance?