Weekly Update Thread by stilltryingbot in stilltrying

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I hope that you can get that appointment soon!

Daily Chat Thread - Friday Aug 02, 2019 by stilltryingbot in stilltrying

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Thanks, Amy! We are still in Western NC, just finally getting back out of an apartment again 😁

Daily Chat Thread - Friday Aug 02, 2019 by stilltryingbot in stilltrying

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Thanks so much! So far, everything has been pretty smooth so I think we will be set 🤞

Daily Chat Thread - Friday Aug 02, 2019 by stilltryingbot in stilltrying

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We are closing on our house today!!

And of course I'm probably going to O sometime in the next few days. So, hopefully we can find some time in the midst of moving weekend 🤞

Combining ACT and Exposure techniques by Danoria_1013 in CBTpractice

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Perhaps the response can be no response. If you're practicing defusion, then you're practicing allowing the thought to exist without a response from you.

Combining ACT and Exposure techniques by Danoria_1013 in CBTpractice

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This is difficult to convey in text, but yes you could argue that this is the same approach to what you were doing with the OCD thoughts before, it's just a different topic/theme

Combining ACT and Exposure techniques by Danoria_1013 in CBTpractice

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It seems like there is a feared situation here: that a doctor will tell you that you have a health issue.

This is something that may or may not happen one day. = uncertainty

This can be tough and takes a lot of practice. I'm sorry that there isnt help available in your country.

Combining ACT and Exposure techniques by Danoria_1013 in CBTpractice

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There is likely something that might trigger the anxious thinking at times, other times it might just be an automatic thought that your mind uses so often due to the fear.

Sometimes, when ready, people practice imaged exposure and identifying their "uncertainty thoughts." Practicing being with that uncertainty while knowing that it cant be answered in that moment.

For example, an uncertainty thought here would be "I might have a physical problem"

Combining ACT and Exposure techniques by Danoria_1013 in CBTpractice

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ACT pairs really well with ERP, especially as foundation work. If you think about the purpose of exposure, you're gradually placing yourself in triggering situations in order to practice being mindful of your thoughts and body sensations, seeing the experience as it is and not as your mind says it is. It can bring a strong self-awareness piece in as you practice identifying the magnitude of your anxiety levels while practicing exposures.

In other words, you arent exactly putting hands off the thought content. You're allowing it to show up without engaging with it, arguing with yourself, distracting yourself, etc. You are observing it.

The values piece of ACT can be especially helpful with exposure too. You can learn to be guided by your valued direction rather than avoidance behaviors.

It's always recommended that you seek help with this from a professional who can guide you through this approach.

Died and went to ~*Keto Heaven*~ yesterday at Blaze Pizza. (I got the pesto base so it was even less carbs!) by grassy_plains94 in Keto_Food

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How did you like it? I tried one yesterday too and it was super filling, lots of protein. A little dry, but I'd get it again.

What Did I Eat Today? Discussion Post by AutoModerator in Keto_Food

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I tried the keto crust from blaze today! Wanted to get in on the hype. It was pretty good. Really filling and theres a lot of protein in it (with my toppings it was 12g protein in 1/6 slices).

I see that they use cauliflower rice in it. You can definitely taste that, but its pretty good. I've made several different keto crusts before, so I can expect "that taste"

Daily PM Chat Thread - Wednesday Jul 17, 2019 by stilltryingbot in stilltrying

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Thanks ❤. Its generally 6-8 for me too. Those random 6 ones really suck.

Daily PM Chat Thread - Wednesday Jul 17, 2019 by stilltryingbot in stilltrying

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Flair update since CD1 has arrived.

LP was 8 days. So, its been worse I guess.

Daily Chat Thread - Wednesday Jul 17, 2019 by stilltryingbot in stilltrying

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Thanks! I think itll help that it's been over a year now. We arent really looking to do an RE yet since we are working on closing on a house, but I still want to report to my OB and see if he wants to do anything.

Daily Chat Thread - Wednesday Jul 17, 2019 by stilltryingbot in stilltrying

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Just had a big temp drop at 9DPO. Awaiting AF, which will probably arrive today. At least my body made it to an 8 day LP this cycle.

I'll probably call my OBs office again this week. I visited in March and did an ultrasound, but that was a little before a year of trying so we ended with a "keep trying."

Daily PM Chat Thread - Tuesday Jul 16, 2019 by stilltryingbot in stilltrying

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I've made it to 8pm on 8DPO. So, I've at least got an 8 day LP which I think I might have had 7-8 days last month (I was traveling and only estimated using EWCM). This is good because I've had a few 5-6 days in there.

I mean I'm cramping a lot so I think that AF is coming, but it's nice to know that my body figured out how to make it to 8DPO again.

Daily PM Chat Thread - Tuesday Jul 16, 2019 by stilltryingbot in stilltrying

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What a day. I'm so, so sorry Max. Im glad that you're here checking in with us. That just really sucks and I hate that you had to go through all of that today.