is it possible to be happy while having ocd, i can be happy at times, but i know that my ocd is there and never goes away, will i ever really be truly happy without ocd ruining it, i’m always scared of ocd ruining it
Yes, it is.It's possible to reach a level on which you aren't bothered with the fact that it exists and feel completely free.
i sometimes get that for like a minute every once in a while, but ocd once again reminds me that it’s there
@itwillbeokay how do you come completely unbothered, is it through therapy?
@itwillbeokay Yeah, through therapy and whatever method works for you. It depends on the person.And it stays. The idea that ocd exists just stops bothering you, you feel calm and normal, even if you remember that you have it.
It is entirely possible to live an enjoyable and fulfilling life AND have OCD. I have had OCD for many years and I can truly say that it rarely comes up (except that my entire job revolves around it- insert laughter). But in terms of the really tormenting stuff- I have learned how to use ERP and to not attach meaning to things, I have learned how to not ruminate and how to accept uncertainty. So yes, it is highly possible to live a life that you can't in this moment imagine, I have seen it time and time again in those I have worked alongside.