Regardless of the fact that PMS is making me feel tired no matter how much I sleep, I wanted to share something that has helped me keep track of my ERP exercises better, now I do still log them on the app but I find noting them down in my notebook has helped me see how many ERPs I'm doing in one day and the dates I'm doing them also which just helps me do my ERP exercises better as I write down my thoughts/feelings I have during the exposures. I hope that helps someone, it's a small thing but its definitely helped me be more efficient in my ERP therapy.

I’ve noticed that I’m somewhat happier also ignoring my thoughts than I am instead of doing compulsions (I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired atp) but I’ve heard you’re technically supposed to do erp rather than pushing under the rug. But idk if I have a thought I just refuse to think about it again and im fine even if I want to do compulsions

Sometimes I notice my intrusive thoughts cause me to spiral and sometimes not. I've been practicing ERP for quite a while so it's a bit easier for me to not spiral. But I wonder why that happens. Does anyone else have it? Also I'm on medication idk if that plays a role.

Can I hear some examples of specific parts of ERP that has helped you? I've been doing talk therapy for a few years and the major issue I have with it is that I already have analyzed all of my problems from every angle, so I'm kind of just sitting there yapping about it for an hour. I need solutions and things that make me feel better.