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OCD 9w
I tell myself to shut up out loud when the thoughts start.
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Anonymous 6w

my therapist told me to use the STOP methods. Stop thinking Take a deep breath Observe how you are feeling and Proceed mindfully. It really takes some time, and i thought that’s dumb asf when she told me, but it’s been working so well for me

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Anonymous 9w

It low-key makes me feel like I’m fucking schizophrenic or something 😭

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Anonymous 6w

Sometimes same or I’ll shake my head violently like a cartoon lol

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Anonymous replying to -> swaggalicious 9w

Literally!!!

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 6w

it doesn’t completely stop the thoughts, but it helps me be more aware of my surroundings and that I am safe

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 6w

Thanks for this I’ll try it next time.

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 6w

Yes!!!!!

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