It describes what works. But not when it becomes possible. In the clinic, ERP rarely fails because of effort. It fails when the thought is too close. For some, there is enough distance to approach it. For others, there isn’t. The issue is not motivation. It is whether there is space in the mind for the work to begin.

Repetitive thoughts aren’t always questions—they’re often cries. Listen beyond logic. It’s not about the answer. It’s about the feeling.

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