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DrvmstickDrvmstick
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Yes, but that’s normal. Recovery isn’t linear, if anything the bad days are another opportunity to practice ERP and heal
OCD_1day@aTime ✨OCD_1day@aTi...
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So true!
AnonymousAnonymous
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- OCD Conqueror
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That’s me today. Haven’t been this bad in a while. I prayed and cried and then did my best to calm down and say “ok back to my recovery”
AnonymousAnonymous
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Still feel pretty bad though. Hoping tomorrow will be better. Hope you get better too.
OCD_1day@aTime ✨OCD_1day@aTi...
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@Anonymous I’m sorry to hear you are having a rough day too. It’s discouraging when you think you’re doing so well and then one day it all comes back. Yes I need to remind myself of that too!
Whyyocd Whyyocd
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Yes! Honestly for me it’s back and fourth from day to day. So unfortunately I think you just have to wait it out… I know it really sucks to hear that but I’m starting to understand why we need to sit with the anxiety. We get so use to it and tried of it that it goes away and we finally get back to our right mind. I’d say distractions are the best during this time. Don’t avoid though! Like go on walks or work out or paint or something like that :)
OCD_1day@aTime ✨OCD_1day@aTi...
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I love this- thank you!
Whyyocd Whyyocd
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@OCD_1day@aTime ✨ Of course!! :)
sliahsliah
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Maybe try mindfulness when you feel overwhelmed because it’s easier to let the thoughts go when you are calm
Whyyocd Whyyocd
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Do you know where I can learn more about mindfulness?
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- 25w
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- 15w
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- 13w
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