(it was incredibly difficult) I followed two of the steps you mentioned above (belly breathing and being focused on the task) OMG!!! It worked beautifully. It lasted for 15 min and that was it. Gone!
I wanted to express and share my happiness to everyone and myself; but I stayed in the middle (no whites, no blacks, just grays) not too sweet not too sour. I think it is a way of self compassion since it might happen again and I have to stay balanced, is it ok, when doing exposures?
Great job Barbara! But its totally OK to allow yourself to express some joy. It's good for your soul. Just don't declare yourself recovered overnight and you'll be fine. :-)
Great encouragement although I will admit in the beginning for me this was so hard. It gets easier when you start getting comfortable with the anxiety sensations thoughts and fears. Love you Big Guy
I just had an exposure for derealization
(it was incredibly difficult) I followed two of the steps you mentioned above (belly breathing and being focused on the task) OMG!!! It worked beautifully. It lasted for 15 min and that was it. Gone!
I wanted to express and share my happiness to everyone and myself; but I stayed in the middle (no whites, no blacks, just grays) not too sweet not too sour. I think it is a way of self compassion since it might happen again and I have to stay balanced, is it ok, when doing exposures?
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Great job Barbara! But its totally OK to allow yourself to express some joy. It's good for your soul. Just don't declare yourself recovered overnight and you'll be fine. :-)
Thank you Drew, this is what I needed to hear this morning. I am loving the morning newsletters!
Great encouragement although I will admit in the beginning for me this was so hard. It gets easier when you start getting comfortable with the anxiety sensations thoughts and fears. Love you Big Guy
So so needed this today thank you drew . All I will say is I’m experiencing anti depressant withdrawl. Thank you again 🙏