Today I did yard work. Sounds simple, I know. But usually if my husband says “hey, you wanna come out and do some yard work?” My anxiety hears “hey, can you come help me clear 20 acres”… well, at least that’s what it feels like it must hear cause I get SO anxious. I did the work today, I was dizzy, my chest hurt, I felt so overwhelmed…. But I kept going… I did it and as you always say, I was ok, I made it through, nothing bad happened. I’m sore now, but I feel better for having done it. Thanks Drew!
Perfect timing as always. I was driving and listening to this mornings episode and panic hit. I said bring it on and did nothing! I was not aware of RP so this absolutely made so much sense today! Thank you Drew!
Got it! So RP is taking action without CRUTCHES,right?
Question, to think about a scary thought, when you don’t have it in that very moment, allow the feelings and sensations to arise, followed by a written exercise where you can reframe what you should do when it’s really there, would that be an ERP?
May 26, 2022·edited May 26, 2022Liked by Drew Linsalata
I like, no love! how you break down this erp process. For the longest time I was unclear with the jargon that has been used for understanding ocd. I belief that "sometimes" speakers use terms (to impress??? others) and rattle off helpful information that is not helpful because of a lack of understanding on the listener's part. Just my 2 cents.
Today I did yard work. Sounds simple, I know. But usually if my husband says “hey, you wanna come out and do some yard work?” My anxiety hears “hey, can you come help me clear 20 acres”… well, at least that’s what it feels like it must hear cause I get SO anxious. I did the work today, I was dizzy, my chest hurt, I felt so overwhelmed…. But I kept going… I did it and as you always say, I was ok, I made it through, nothing bad happened. I’m sore now, but I feel better for having done it. Thanks Drew!
Thanks Drew! Sending big virtual hugs of gratitude! You nailed it again! ❤️
But i do thinks even with fear, i expose to fear, for long time, but i still suffer.
Waiting for tests results, fear of flying. I do all that, but i am miserable with fear, till danger passes.
Please explain, not sure what i am doing wrong
Perfect timing as always. I was driving and listening to this mornings episode and panic hit. I said bring it on and did nothing! I was not aware of RP so this absolutely made so much sense today! Thank you Drew!
Got it! So RP is taking action without CRUTCHES,right?
Question, to think about a scary thought, when you don’t have it in that very moment, allow the feelings and sensations to arise, followed by a written exercise where you can reframe what you should do when it’s really there, would that be an ERP?
( I hope it make sense 🙄
I like, no love! how you break down this erp process. For the longest time I was unclear with the jargon that has been used for understanding ocd. I belief that "sometimes" speakers use terms (to impress??? others) and rattle off helpful information that is not helpful because of a lack of understanding on the listener's part. Just my 2 cents.