- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 6y
Yes! Living in the north, or far south, is not good for your mental health. In Sweden it is practically impossible to get the enough-to-function level of Vitamin D during autumn and winter. They even put Vitamin D in our groceries to combat the problem. I react even harder than my friends on the winter in Sweden, so I've already now started to come up with plans how to escape the Nordic winter next time.
your ocd feeds on your current mood. normally when theres nothing positive your ocd is gonna be like ha ha have this irrational fear and SUFFER!!! if its great weather outside literally grab your ear plugs and take a long walk. go to like one of those candy vendor stores and fill up on your favorite candy for home. if the weathers shit wrap yourself in a blanket light a candle and make yourself a hot beverage. quietly sing yourself like a lullaby or something and just embrace comfort. thats how i cope.
I live on the same latitude as southern Alaska in the US, and Scotland in the UK.
Does anyone Else’s ocd flare up bad when in stressful life situations? I was doing amazing and now that I’m having some drama with my life it seems to have come back with a vengeance. Anyone else?
Does anyone else's OCD get worse when you haven't slept well? I haven't been sleeping well since this weekend and my OCD and anxiety is just making me feel super down. Does anyone else have this problem?
As the Chief Clinical Officer at NOCD, I like to check in with our community when we enter a new season, especially knowing how OCD responds to change. The arrival of spring can bring many changes—longer days, increased activity, and breaks from school or work. These shifts from the pace of winter can be refreshing, but they can also affect our energy, emotions, and stress levels. As a result, OCD symptoms tend to ebb and flow during this season, just as they can during any time of change. I encourage you to pause and check in with yourself in these early days of spring. If you're noticing OCD feeling more intense, know that you're not alone. Instead of judging these feelings, try to focus on how you respond to them—because no matter how OCD is showing up, there are tools and support to help you through it. Here in the NOCD Community, you're surrounded by people who relate, who care, and who are rooting for you. I hope you'll lean on your support system and seek care if you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Therapy can be a powerful way to gain skills for navigating life's changes, and our team is always here when you're ready to take the next step. Have you noticed any changes in your OCD as we enter spring? How are you managing them?
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