- Username
- cozymushroom
- Date posted
- 936d ago
I just try to catch the reassurance compulsion and say to myself or out loud if that helps better (sometimes it does) -- “i acknowledge that I'm feeling fear, and I acknowledge my compulsions are trying to reduce my anxiety, but I release this compulsion, and embrace the unknown.” Honestly, some variation of that, whatever works for you, but basically, catching it while it's happening and verbally telling yourself to release it has greatly helped me. Hope it helps. ❤️🩹❤️🩹
We actually have control over this. No we can’t help if a thought pops in our head but we can’t engage with it.
What are tips on how. Because it seems like I automatically give myself a response
@cozycat The more you practice noticing your thoughts and catching yourself ruminating the better you will get at it.