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djfloriodjflorio
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- OCD Conqueror
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- 35w
It is hard. When you post and you don't get interactions, try to see it as an ERP exercise. It's an opportunity to sit with the feeling of anxiety or loneliness, and to respond to thoughts with "maybe, maybe not." Remember that there are 8 billion people on the planet, and billions have lived before us. I know it may not feel like it, but the odds are heavily in your favor that you aren't alone in any way, no matter what your thoughts or compulsions are. ❤️
Neuron0405Neuron0405
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- 35w
@djflorio Thank you!
Morgan_HazMorgan_Haz
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- 35w
We know reassurance is bad for us (even if it feels good in the moment). Take no one responding as the sign that people DO care and you are not alone! Every other app and social media person reassures because they don't know what you're actually going through (OCD). They think reassuring you about the specific topic you asked about will be helpful, but the people on this app know it won't be. It can feel isolating not having those comfort answers we are used to. Honestly, it's like detoxing. It's miserable until one day the addiction becomes more and more distant. We can handle the discomfort of this because we've handled the discomfort of our obsessions for much much longer. Hang in there!
Neuron0405Neuron0405
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- 35w
@Morgan_Haz Thank you!
Morgan_HazMorgan_Haz
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- 35w
@Neuron0405 Of course! It definitely doesn't help when we don't realize what we are asking even if reassurance. It's the sneakiest thing for sure!
Neuron0405Neuron0405
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@Morgan_Haz Yes!
alyssa_halyssa_h
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- 35w
what are you seeking/needing reassurance on?
Neuron0405Neuron0405
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- 35w
@alyssa_h Hi, just in general, I’m not sure how to go about when one posts and there are no replies/interactions; feels even more alone
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