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I feel like you are describing my life. It’s 8:15am where I stay and instead of being up im still in bed. It’s painful to move. I am exhausted from all the overthinking. Worse I have a 17 month baby. All we can hope for is a miracle that soon we will feel better. Like our old selfs. Stay strong and we are hopeful this season will pass.
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- 3y ago
God bless your baby . We have a 2months old baby . Having OCD makes parenting so hard for me . I’m being selfish because of my moods , depressions and anxieties . It impacts me because I don’t even have a desire to parent or to spend time with my wife and child . I just want to lie down and be isolated . I completely understand your situation and I’ll be praying for you
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- 3y ago
I’m sorry about that, I’ve read a lot of stories from people with Post Partum OCD, the stress and responsibility of a new born baby is difficult but coupled with OCD, I can’t even imagine. Just know I’m rooting for you and can tell how strong you are, sending my best!
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- 3y ago
@OCDHaver Hey , that means a lot ! I’m rooting for you as well . I’ve noticed your journal entries are being posted frequently. Look forward to seeing my comment on it daily . I’m here for you ! We all are ! We’re in this together!
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Hey , I can relate as well . I’m going through the same thing . Wanting comfort and constant reassurance is what comes with OCD . We just have to learn how to not entertain it . I understand the constant regrets and revisiting of the past because I do the same thing . Analyzing the old positives in my life makes me hate the new current stage of my life . I always use words such as “ I wish , I miss when .. , or even how come I’m not like this anymore..” . Those phrases and words give room for the OCD to bully us even more . We have to take what’s in front of us , trust the process , learn and become stronger than ever before . Find things , if at all possible , that’s going to enhance your mood and motivation . You have to write down and brainstorms things that you enjoy and go enjoy it ! This is a a process but I encourage you to remain strong . It’s worth it . Let’s not let our present impact our future . Lord willing , our future is brighter and bigger . It’s how we choose to approach this trial and tribulation which determines our character , future and victory!
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Reading this has lifted my mood. Going to follow your advise and start writing things and carrying them out. And stop dwelling on the past. As much as the present hurts, we can alter it by our thoughts. Easy said then done, but we have to be determined. Change is within us. Thank you for your encouraging words. I would also love to form some support group. Knowing you are not alone makes one not feel isolated and doomed.
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@Victorious And this is why I like to encourage people . Although , I’m going through a lot , you honestly made my night because you are encouraged and inspired to do better . This is awesome ! And yes , please make support groups . I believe it’s just an addition to the individual ERP that we all get . It enhances the help . I’d love to have my wife alongside because she’ll really get insight on what I’m going through . She’s such a blessing , howeve at times , she’s not able to understand. Totally not her fault . Support group would be ideal !
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Also , if I could converse with you all every day and make friends so that we get through this together , I would ! I look forward to certain posts because it gives me the opportunity to encourage or even make someone smile ! I’m learning that in spite of what I’m going through , I’m able to help so many people . You wouldn’t believe the stories and people I’ve met . It’s amazing . It’s truly a blessing to encounter people who understand you and want the best for you . Everyone is empathizing together . It’s beautiful. Don’t let this define you !
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I’m so glad you’re going to be starting treatment with an ocd specialist soon. I know waiting to start can feel like the worst part. In the mean time, you may want to buy an ocd workbook, like The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD. That way you can be prepared for your sessions and feel like you’re doing something to help yourself as you wait. Things will get better with treatment. This is a tough illness but it’s also very treatable. Especially when addressed early on.
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Thank you, I hope everything goes well this next month
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It will !
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