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Old 15-09-2006, 10:08 AM
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I find these emotions very scarey.Due to having Obsessive Compulsive Disorder , In the past I would have attached these emotions to something silly but I am now realizing that the emotions I am feeeling have a deeper meaning.They can be petrifying.

Andress
Hi Andress.

I used to react the same way. Then I would spin completely out of control (rather than obsessing) and just expolde. It's a wicked sight! Anyways, I've been learning grounding techniques to help me get through these withut losing my mind. Look into various ones that are available and try them out to find which ones work for you. I'm still experimenting at this stage (only started learning them a week ago) and I've already stopped myself from spinning out of control, TWICE!! Just knowing what they are has made a huge difference for me. I can now identify them when they hit (which is all the flipping time) and work on techniques to work my way through them.

It's still very scary because I don't know what is triggering them, but I know what they are and can learn to work through it. This has helped me face them rather than run from them.

I don't know if that is helpful at all, but thank you! It helps me a lot to share this with people who understand. That is a new feeling for me.

Bec
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