Sometimes I have so much that I want to do (cleaning, exercise, hobbies, etc) but OCD makes it so hard to have energy...especially when I'm practicing not doing compulsions! Does anyone have any tips for making it easier to do everyday activities when you aren't feeling mentally great?
Taking Action. I think a thing that helps me if I really dont wanna do something I kind of do it anyway. Im talking litte things like jumping in shower, cleaning room, maybe 10 pgs of book, just anything minor incovienent i will do bc Ik it will help down the road with bigger tasks
I agree with the person above: Taking action is always helpful. It's hard to actually do it sometimes, but I find once I start I feel a little better. I have this same issue stemming mainly from my ADHD and depression, but I think it helps all the same. If you aren't sure how or where to start a task or it feels overwhelming, then just chunk it up into a smaller attainable task. For example: you want to clean the living room, but it feels so messy you don't even know where to start and it feels overwhelming. Instead of setting out to clean the entire room, try just picking up the floor a bit and vacuuming. It's a far more realistic goal you know you can accomplish, and the feeling of accomplishing a goal will help lift your mood and feel good about yourself. Even if that's the only thing you get done, you still completed something and that always feels good.
Knowing *why* I want to do something (although I have a "this is useless" theme so I've been trying to use this less), routine without times (order of activities but not a strict time, so I can always jump back in if I get distracted or soemthing), listening to my needs and having them met or negotiating with myself ("I feel the need to play. I *will* do it after this essay.")
I agree with the commenters above! Sometimes just doing it without over-thinking is the best thing. What I do, is I make a to-do list every night for the next day. And I honestly just work my way down the list without thinking. And I'm gentle with myself- so if there's something not on the list I'd rather do that day, I do that instead. I try not to stress or beat myself up if I don't achieve everything, but just having the list helps when I'm having my adhd/ocd moments and feel overwhelmed or can't figure out what to do.
That’s what I do too
Does anyone have any tips/calm down routine/ mental health ritual they do for days where ocd is bad? I’d love some tips.
hey guys i was just wondering if anyone has any “self care” tips or different things to do that helps with their OCD ( or any mental illness ). Ive heard things like journaling and meditation but i want more things to do that can help better myself
Hello all, I’ve been dealing with OCD for years, and doing ERP therapy for several months to a year, and trying to really dive into doing exposures. I’ve done better with some triggers, and have improved since I first discovered I had OCD, but I still have the almost constant undercurrent of anxiety and I can get so tired. I don’t want to fall into feeling like this is going to last forever, but I also want to be realistic about the chronic nature of OCD. Do you have any tips for how you keep yourself encouraged even after what seems like a long recovery journey?
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