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Self care/love ideas for OCD??
Hey, I'm planning on having a self care day tomorrow and I need some ideas! Feel free to share!!
Hey, I'm planning on having a self care day tomorrow and I need some ideas! Feel free to share!!
For a start, you should only use your phone just to answer texts/calls and music. Focus on stuff that makes you feel nostalgic and comfortable (I listen to music from old school). Help someone out if you can. Get good sleep tonight. If you come across something that triggers you, just note that everyone is capable of overcoming their negative thoughts. Living is a gift, because you are gradually learning that it IS a gift. A lifetime of being strong will make you look back and say, "I wouldn't change a thing not even if I could."
I know I sound like an old fart 😆, but it's true!
I love everything about this
I aim to give myself what I need: good sleep, good food, good exercise, good relaxation. I remove pressure and expectations and use a lot of self compassion (anything I feel all day is fine and deserves understanding, not judgment or anger or fear.)
Bubble bath 🛀
Self care can look like going the extra mile to pamper yourself with say, a spa day, or a specific luxury you don’t get often. Or, self care can be small, simple acts throughout the day that make you feel joy and gratitude to everyday life. Both are cool, but here are some of my favorite things to do: - I like to read books that transport me to another world. Nothing too realistic it’s all about escapism. - I go people-watching in a cafe, or visit a park to feel connected to life around me. - I love bubble baths, getting creative doing my makeup or nails, etc. - I get cozy in my most comfortable pjs and relax in the quiet of my home, alone, with my favorite tea. I like to practice being comfortable spending time with myself as often as possible.
Looking for inspiration
Anyone have any good coping strategies when they have an ocd flare up or attack?
Any ideaa,on how to mire consistantly get motivated with dealing with my ocd and depressuon??? Some days I get more accomplushed and then many other days I cannot sçeep at night so I am up till 3am or later and tben djring the day I am dragging and oxten have to sleep a bit. I most my best friend....who I always,confided in. She knew all about my ocd and,luztened when I needed to talk and was happyxor me when I made accimplishments! My whole world has,tyrned upside down withthis,loss and it has made me mire,depressed and,dealing with ocd has been harder most ofren. Thanks in advance for any ideas you mught have.
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