Mimi <3
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- 1y
Really bad flare up at work
How do y’all keep going? Especially when there’s work to do
NicaNica
- Date posted
- 1y
Focus on your work and let the thoughts play in the background—as you should be doing anyways because that is self ERP. The more you focus n your OCD and give into it, the worse it gets. So, practice mindfulness and when you catch yourself drifting off with your thoughts and feelings, compassionately bring yourself back to the present.
Mimi <3 Mimi <3
- Date posted
- 1y
@Nica Thank you so much, this helped me a lot. I tried to sideline the feelings as much as possible, which may have been avoidance but it at least got me through my shift. I will have to do some more research on how to be mindful. Thanks again. ♥️
NicaNica
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- 1y
@chibiyu You got this even though it’s hard!
Cr1Cr1
- Date posted
- 1y
Here with you on this. Trying to stay focused on work has been a struggle today because I had a flare up in the morning at home. Talking to my coworkers and taking more little breaks than usual has helped
Mimi <3 Mimi <3
- Date posted
- 1y
@Cr1 I’m sorry to hear that. :( Mine started at work and it has been a disaster so far. Will definitely be taking as many “bathroom” breaks as possible just so I can breathe 😭 Take care!! ♥️
Mimi <3 Mimi <3
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- 1y
@Cr1 Unfortunately I work alone in my department so I typically don’t have coworkers close by, but I hope I can make friends soon
Cr1Cr1
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- 1y
@chibiyu Awh sorry to hear that. Hopefully you’ll be able to meet people in other departments soon. Thinking of you today!
Mimi <3 Mimi <3
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- 1y
@Cr1 Thank you ☺️♥️
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