The Fear of Fear Cycle & What It Entails

[@brycek2033]

Once again Robert nails it. As someone who has gone several days without sleep I can attest that his perspective/approach is spot on!

[@brycek2033]

Yes! I am very aware of living like this. Constant scanning of myself. ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy) has relieved me greatly of this. Seek a therapist who SPECIFICALLY treats OCD and uses ACT. A therapist who spends the hour with you pouring out your issues, or to find the source of this is wasting your time (and money). Best of luck. You can live a better life. I was where you are and no it can change.

[@aarone6483]

I've had tolerable tinnitus for probably more than 10 years now, but with my OCD themes constantly shifting, I recently started obsessing over the tinnitus. As a result of my hyper awareness I also started focusing on my tensor tympani muscle fluttering, and those flutters send me into a panic. When the flutters aren't happening, I find myself just anticipating when it is inevitably going to present itself again. The videos on this channel have helped me a lot the past couple weeks. I am ready to start shifting my mentality from "How can I make this go away" to "I can still live a happy life even with these symptoms". The fear that I associate with this inner ear fluttering, is far more uncomfortable than the fluttering itself. It's really awesome of you to share this knowledge with people struggling with their own unique issues. Dealing with stuff like this can make you feel alone, so it's nice to hear from others who know what you're going through.

[@brycek2033]

Yes! The key is to live with (fill in the blank). Yes, I am (anxious, depressed, out of shape, sleep terribly, and have OCD) but I am still going to do the things I need to do and do the things I want to do. I can still enjoy the things I enjoy the life while being the above and feeling them in my body.

[@mattiazaccarin1341]

How? I can’t enjoy life with my anxiety being there! I’m not enjoying the moments if I have anxiety sensations! Damn I feel stuck

[@lucasf.v.n.4197]

@@mattiazaccarin1341 exactly

[@alisonrenwick1520]

Gosh this is so spot on! Thank you so much

[@djarcen3498]

This one is a great video Rob, thank you again😊

[@sealedgojo]

You are honestly fantastic man. Thank you for everything you’re doing for the community.

[@nicknorizadeh4336]

Brilliant and very wisely put Rob. I suffer from GAD but this was still very relevant to me

[@mateogarzon9995]

This guy is amazing as always 🥋

[@maha_chalawi]

This is gold Rob wow just wow! I needed to hear that today thank you so much❤️

[@aditya10oct97]

It great to have a friend like u rob

[@Thegardenhose]

I am so glad I found your channel 🙂

[@lisettebrooks9385]

Fantastic video Rob 👌

[@mattiazaccarin1341]

This video was super helpful!

[@mattiazaccarin1341]

Can the “checking constantly how you feel” be considered a compulsion?

[@liamblake1614]

I’m going to ask the question that has probably been asked a ton: where can I go to work with you all for recovery? Would love to sign up.

[@OCDRecovery]

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[@lisettebrooks9385]

Hi Liam we also have a Facebook group as well if you search OCD recovery you will find us ☺️

[@mattiazaccarin1341]

How to make the hawk that is constantly checking how you feel go away?

[@OCDRecovery]

You are the hawk, we learn to tune it back.

[@mattiazaccarin1341]

@@OCDRecovery how?

[@OCDRecovery]

@@mattiazaccarin1341 as you become less scared your engagement drops plus giving up compulsions which you can do now.

[@ivannovoselac3518]

Brain is such pain in the ass organ! 😂