GregJ
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DefeatingThis!DefeatingThis!
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Hey Greg, first and foremost you’re so strong for being so transparent. Secondly, your change of location could play a role in the increased panic attacks - I was away last weekend and felt like I was stuck because I was away from my “safe place”. Know this , that you are not alone and you will get through this. Maybe a check in with your therapist is needed ASAP. Also I’m free to talk more if you want to talk.
GregJGregJ
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Thanks I just feel like I am a danger to others. I get so many thoughts about what if I kill someone for no reason. It doesn’t make sense and I’m tired of dealing with them
MMountainsMMountains
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@NOCD Advocate - Greg J. Greg, think about what you did to feel better in the past. You know you have OCD, you know you’ve never hurt anyone and don’t want to, you know the thoughts are opposite of what you want.
RenRen
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@NOCD Advocate - Greg J. I get thoughts like this too, you arent alone. Here if you need to chat.
GregJGregJ
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@Ren How do you cope with them?
RenRen
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@NOCD Advocate - Greg J. Right now im still trying to find out what is helpful. So far ive been using sleep and art. But know you arent alone and you arent a monster. I sometimes feel like a monster but it isnt me its my illness.
GregJGregJ
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@Ren Yeah you’re right! Thank you!
Austin0519Austin0519
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Hello Greg, breathing exercises is one of the only things that seems to help me get through panic episodes. Try 478 technique, or google other ones. I'm sorry you're struggling, but the panic will pass and you will feel better soon. Be sure to chat with friends and family to help you and check in with whomever prescribed your meds, maybe you need an increase or another type. I'm here too if you need to chat buddy!
RenRen
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Not a problem. And im always here to chat if you need. I wish you best of luck!
Madison the ERP NinjaMadison the ...
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You can do this, Greg. Remember all you’ve learned from NOCD — if you’ve taken any notes from your sessions with NOCD, look back at those, and do the therapy you know to do. 💪
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