teexik
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- 3y
HappyTurtle (Roxanne)HappyTurtle ...
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At its worst this did not seem possible for me, and ERP sounded far fetched. It took hard and consistent work, but mine is now about 85% managed. I really encourage checking out the community groups if you havenât yet. I have found them extremely helpful.
teexikteexik
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Thatâs super encouraging, and amazing work!! That sounds really great. Where are the community groups?? Also Thank you for commenting
HappyTurtle (Roxanne)HappyTurtle ...
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@teexik For me they are the first post in my feed. There is a button in the middle of the pic that says something like âjoin nowâ Then you can scroll thru and sign up. I encourage checking out different ones. I just said that I have realized that responding to others with compassion in those groups as really helped me with self compassion when dealing with similar struggles. The groups really have been a huge part of my progress..
teexikteexik
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@HappyTurtle Wow thatâs actually so amazing to hear. Thank you heaps for letting me know, will definitely check them out. Glad youâre progressing :)
AnonymousAnonymous
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- 3y
I want to be permanently free
teexikteexik
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- 3y
That would be so amazing
AnonymousAnonymous
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Me too. I get thoughts all the time even when Iâm half asleep. Keep practicing ERP. Iâm also trying mindfulness. You will get through this and overcome!
teexikteexik
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I feel you! Thank you so much for the encouragement, youâll get through it too :) I appreciate it
AnonymousAnonymous
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@teexik Youâre so welcome! And thank you!
BritDBritD
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- 3y
Do erp! Keep at it. Join the community groups here! There is a tab you have to scroll down in the app a bit but itâs a big square that says something about community groups. Join any and all that apply to you! I try to do at least one each day.
teexikteexik
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Thank you so much for commenting! Iâll definitely check it out now. I appreciate it :)
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