I read an article that was super triggering to my theme. I’m trying to use it as an exposure and just sit with the anxiety and say maybe, maybe not. I’m hoping I don’t hold on to this later ... that’s when my rumination kicks in :/

Stay strong! Way to use it as an exposure and work on it!

Proud of you! You can do this.

I actually did the same thing yesterday and spoke to my therapist about this. What I was doing is the exposure, without the response prevention, which ended in me feeling worse. I was giving in to compulsions bc I was secretly looking for an answere or comparing myself to what I was reading instead of just sitting with the anxiety. And it can also be useful to start with less anxiety provoking things and work your way up :)

I have to admit I also had some rumination in there as well, but for the most part I’m taking it as a positive. I know not everything I read (most if not all) has nothing to do with me. But also the fact that I’d rather enjoy my life and sit uncertain (nothing is certain) than go down a rabbit hole of what ifs that IS me. Work in progress. I’m not even close to perfect at this yet. I just go with minute by minute ❤️