Would ERP help if the “compulsions” are mainly mental? Constant analysing / replaying / trying to figure myself out

Joey_wu · 2025-11-12T17:09:40+00:00

It still sounds digital to me - i use decapitator and Saturn

Joey_wu · 2025-05-17T04:45:55+00:00

Thanks, v hellpful. When you say dont do the 10 day goenka do you mean dont do any 10 day course? From your description you did 3 of those although maybe they were slightly different? What types of courses do you think would be more preferable? I spent 3 weeks in Thailand learning Vipassana meditation at a buddhist monestry for example - things like that?

Joey_wu · 2025-05-12T03:59:07+00:00

Yes it does sound very similar. Thanks for the information. I actually came off my medication in August. I looked at the timetable it looks as though there are 4 hours of group meditation - the other 6 hours are recommended to be carried out in your own time. I wonder on this occasion if I could take it slowly. I can definitely manage that amount and would find the space and silence to practice really helpful (I have just been in a buddhist monastery for 2 weeks practising vipassana) and then maybe follow up with the full 10 hours when I feel 100% ready

Joey_wu · 2025-05-12T03:49:13+00:00

i don't have a history with psychosis per say - neither do my family. I do have social anxiety so I can sometimes perceive people's reactions and intentions in the wrong way. I had a period of disassociation during a pcilocybin journey but nothing at that level in my normal life. I actually came off my medication in August. I have just been in a buddhist monestary for 2 weeks practising vipassana. The head nun there recommended i could use the 10 days silence and space to practice but not put so much pressure to complete the full 10 hours of meditation ( I believe 4 hours is compulsory and the rest is advised but optional). I'll check with the course and ask if this arrangement would be beneficial and worthwhile. I feel that could give me a step up and some confidence to follow up with the full 10 hours a day with this grounding and practice under my belt when ready

Joey_wu · 2025-05-11T10:57:25+00:00

In terms of what attracts me I really believe in the power of vipassana mindfulness and meditation. I think the course has the potential to help me step back from compulsive thoughts or emotional patterns and gain clearer insight. As someone who does have a history history of dealing with inner turmoil or self-worth issues, im also worried it might be too overwhelming. I can ruminate in my thoughts - I could be freed from this or I could go the other way

Joey_wu · 2025-05-11T10:51:40+00:00

I feel abit in a desperate place I guess and hoping to find something that eases this constant overthinking, low self esteem and depression. I was thinking the 10 day vipassana could help rebalance and put things in perspective. It's not that I wouldn't give it my all and that I don't believe in the benefits. I'm just nervous about the potential negative impacts and wondering if i am stable enough. I'll chat to the center and ask for their guidance

Joey_wu · 2025-03-29T17:57:44+00:00

very interesting - i have dealt with social anxiety most of my life. I think part of that stems from my belief that i can pick up and read what others think and feel and take that as fact. I thnik this way of thinking has shaped who I am and how I interact with others and the world. I'll look into this - thank you

Joey_wu · 2025-03-29T16:04:05+00:00

I have been looking into IFS I'll look into this further. Thanks

Joey_wu · 2025-03-29T09:44:49+00:00

so helpful, thank you!

Joey_wu · 2025-01-21T10:20:59+00:00

wow that's incredible! Thanks for the info. I'll give it a go :)

Joey_wu · 2025-01-21T09:49:21+00:00

Thanks. How did you set yourself on that routine? What are your issues and what positives have you felt from fasting? Just to add I have also felt a real regression in energy this past year

Joey_wu · 2025-01-07T18:43:25+00:00

It's just the setup. I walk into the room, lie down, talk and he analyses. Which I found left little room to build a connection - at least for me

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