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All I can say is don’t fight it. Maybe even use triggering content at ERP. Also go really heavy on the self care. Hang out with friends, maybe have some tea and watch a show. It’s ok to be anxious, that’s the biggest lesson I learned from ocd
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Thank you ☺️ I’m trying to figure out what self care I should do because unfortunately sometimes shows and hanging out with friends are triggering. I’m thinking paining
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@Fruitsbasket That’s good. Try not to avoid your triggers if you can help it because that’s also a compulsion. Good luck!
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@Drvmstick Omg I’m sorry I meant to put painting lol and thank you!!! And I’ll keep trying!!!
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What part of social media triggers you?
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I’m thinking about doing erp but my ocd is so severe the thought of accepting my fears happening to me makes me sick to my stomach. I also believe in the power of my words and saying I accept this Bad thing will attract it into my life. I’m not sure what I should do🥲
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I’m trying to do ERP therapy, but I keep thinking my subtype of ocd is the worst there ever is. I tried going on a walk tonight and the adrenaline in my body along with the shakes and the burning in my chest got so overwhelming. I felt like I was just about to lay down in the gutter along the sidewalk. I’m not trying to be super negative. I just don’t know what to do anymore. If it’s not one thing it’s another and I just wanna cry so bad and I want it to go away but it won’t I almost feel like I have to call a crisis line or something even right now while I’m writing this I’m crying so bad. I can’t enjoy a single thing. I joined a support group tonight, but I just feel like I feel so bad for everyone because of how awful it is. I know what I’m writing right now doesn’t make a lot of sense but I just don’t know what to do anymore. Part of me wants to quit ERP therapy so bad cause I don’t think it’s gonna ever help. if anyone has any advice or suggestions, that would be greatly appreciated.
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