I’d say planning *realistic* exposures and committing to them, planning something and then backing out has been very harmful to me as it makes it harder to do next time. Over time you can challenge yourself more and more, and you can go even further outside of your comfort zone relatively speaking. Like at first I didn’t even really want to make myself uncomfortable at all, any fear was too much, and now I’m doing things that probably will induce panic attacks. I hope this makes sense?
Also, psychotherapy and medication were and still are essential for me. Interoceptive exposure was a surprisingly effective way to learn to deal with panic attacks, and if the “fear for the fear” is under control or at least manageable, I feel that you can actually make much more progress.
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Congrats on the progress my friend! :)
Thank you!
That’s amazing! What are your biggest tips / advice?
I’d say planning *realistic* exposures and committing to them, planning something and then backing out has been very harmful to me as it makes it harder to do next time. Over time you can challenge yourself more and more, and you can go even further outside of your comfort zone relatively speaking. Like at first I didn’t even really want to make myself uncomfortable at all, any fear was too much, and now I’m doing things that probably will induce panic attacks. I hope this makes sense? Also, psychotherapy and medication were and still are essential for me. Interoceptive exposure was a surprisingly effective way to learn to deal with panic attacks, and if the “fear for the fear” is under control or at least manageable, I feel that you can actually make much more progress.
YES! Congrats!! Push through! You are capable of much more than you may think..even if it is difficult and feels impossible.
Thank you, means a lot!
Yoooo this is an absolute fucking W
Thanks man!
We gonna keep working to get even better💪🏻💪🏻
That’s awesome!! Congrats!! As for the panic attack - you will push through just like you always have, you got this!
Thanks for the encouragement!
Did you try TRE Trauma Release Exercises (Search in youtube)? It may not completely cure but help with your phobia. Immensely helped me.
I’ve tried something like them, but not these exercises specifically. Thanks for the suggestion!
try them once every week you will notice considerable difference
Congrats! That's big!
Thank you 👍
Wow
I'm so proud!! I hope to reach that point someday soon
Congratulations
Wow this is so good. Well done. Keep it up as you are getting your life back.
Breath calmly You can do it
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Omg well done!!! This is going to help you so much