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I know what you mean. I think the helpful kind of acceptance sounds like “Yes, that event happened. I can learn from my mistakes, have compassion for myself and others, and do better in the future.” The harmful kind of acceptance sounds like “Yes, that event happened, and it makes me a terrible person. I’m doomed to feel awful forever.” Helpful acceptance allows us to move forward into a brighter future.
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I always say it, people out there without ocd can't understand our problems! But in a certain way they are right! Acceptance is important!! I mean, if you want to heal; you have to accept your toughts, and the fact that sometimes you will feel bad! (Don't accept your ocd/your condition tho) Anyway, remember that there are a lot opportunities that can make you improve and heal! I did got out of ocd! Well, I still have sometimes my bad days; but I'm not stressing over it 24/7 anymore!
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You can have peace through Jesus Christ our lord and savior he loves you and wants you to tell him your problems
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I had pretty bad ocd in grade school, repetitive actions, some really gross habits of feeling discomfort, ill spare details. I still do this thing with my fingers based on the specific number my ocd chose, when in an uncomfortable or awkward situation. It takes me some time to subside certain thoughts and let then go, but as the years have gone on I know how much Ive survived and jt has helped me to detach from the feeling of uncertainty. Im not perfect but I am a normal functioning adult with a steady job, a group of friends, and a loving partner. I leave the house on a regular basis though I still have tendencies that could label me as an introvert (even though i know what it really is) I didn’t know what this thing was even called I was only ever treated for anxiety.. the thing about getting older is you learn of who you are, become familiar with your surroundings, you learn what to expect in general, and life gets easier, so too does the ocd subside if you let it
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I know the solution is to always say “yeah that could be true, but I am choosing to live my life anyway.” However, I feel like my biggest issue is my brain always assuming that it is immediately true when I do that. Like if I say “maybe I’m attracted to teenagers, it’s possible,” then my brain INSTANTLY starts rationalizing that thought and defending it and being like “oh okay so you think this now and it makes sense because xyz, and now that’s who you are and your real desire is now and always will be teenagers.” I feel really alone in this area of feeling like my brain “accepting the thoughts” means my brain immediately accepts them as true. I obviously don’t want to think they’re true but I feel so stuck now.
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I can’t stop thinking about death today. Not like suicide or pondering how I could die. Just more so I’m going to die. It’s like. I was eating my pizza today listening to music and looking at the clouds. And I was like I love this this is amazing. And then Brain says “ur gonna die one day btw” Or I redid my wallpaper on my phone and I love the way it looks. I unlock my screen and admire the vibe I’ve created. And then brain says “one day you’ll be dead” When I feel a moment of joy or happiness or peace is when the thought screams at me. I’m really unsettled and distraught about thinking about being dead one day. This doesn’t come up often like other thoughts I have but I hate this one because it’s hard to cope with. Because I do the things and “techniques” to make them quieter. But then immediately Brain says “why are u even trying tho. It’s pointless because you’ll be dead one day.” Any advice ??
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