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Use ERP technique when you are conscious (i.e- not sleeping, awake)... When you succeed in that, nightmares will decline. If you do something subconsciously it doesn't count (just like wet dreams in nofap), however, there will be physical happenings in brain (i.e - chemical rush, amygdala activation etc). So, use some techniques to prevent nightmares (like- sound sleeping, sleeping on side, meditation before sleep etc.) Lastly, you fear itself is lie. During OCD, your anxiety-responsible parts of brain gets activated and your front and side parts of brain consumes lot of energy (causing mental drain) and this is because if your unwanted anxiety (like fear of night mares, be confident and kick away your anxiety. Practice mindfulness, meditation, yoga, nature walk and listen to soothing music. All the best...
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Thank you
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All of this but I recommend listening to rock and roll and lifting weights to really fuel that fire in your belly.
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Thanks man
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I had a bad night about a month ago. Lots of intruding thoughts, and I couldn't stop crying. I put on some stupid movie from Netflix, and watched it. Eventually I fell asleep without even realizing! I think what helped was hearing the words with my eyes closed and focusing on that. I also know a few people who listen to music when they sleep. I hope that this helps, and I hope you can get a good night's sleep in ❤
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Thanks a lot!
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