!NOTE! READ BELOW. HI EVERYONEEEEE ? - I just want you all to know that we need to cheer up! Let’s stop focusing on the bad things about our illnesses and let’s focus on the good.? Talking about a bad experience will not help you in anyway, even though it’s okay to sometimes because GUILT is a HUMONGOUS part of OCD. We need to take that love with no where go, and put it in positivity and the good things that happen in our lives. - Ever since this “ Group “ part of NOCD started I’ve noticed people like to talk about their bad experiences but we need to change. This needs to be a positive part of this app. Not somewhere to read bad experiences. - I will start by saying; TODAY I showered, I washed my my favourite pair of Pyjamas. ( So they will be nice and clean for tonight ? ) I was sick today but managed to still get these things done. I FaceTimed my best friend for about an hour. I ate Chinese, and I made Kraft Dinner. Also later I’ll be playing with my NEW son TINY. ?❤️ Your turn guys! ?

I think it’s okay for people to share their thoughts/feelings/experiences even if they aren’t positive. BUT I do agree that there is some negativity on this app that doesn’t necessarily do anyone any good. It really is all about attitude and perspective! You get to choose how you look at things and being negative doesn’t help anyone, including yourself! Btw when did you get trademarked Buttermilk? Lol ?

I agree! I would love to hear more about people’s tiny victories or even their ideas for different exposures. I know we are all in different places in our journey but I would love if people were able to gently call out others for using cognitive distortions like catastrophizing, all or nothing thinking, or fortune telling that fuel OCDs power. This weekend I responded to several posts where the user was negative enough I was genuinely concerned about their safety.

And yes guys!! @LaPink So happy your appointment went well today and that she’s upping one of your medications, and it sounded like your day was awesome! ?@brdwybaby Good ? Proud of your progress! ☺️ @WorriedDriver So glad someone has the same opinion. ? I just feel like we are all ( including myself ) are more negative than positive and I feel like being more positive is better for everyone in the long run.? I admit I have been negative sometimes on this also, there is way more people on this now then their was but I know some people can probably remember my negative moments. ( bad states etc ) But I just feel like people need to cheer up and put a smile on their face even when they don’t want to! ?

I agree! I love the posts where people share their victories against OCD! I find I often post the bad things about having OCD instead of good things that happen. Yesterday I started reading a book that I had been wanting to read for a while! I haven’t read a book in a long time because of my OCD, (it makes me avoid reading for fun) so I’m super happy! It’s been ages since I’ve actually read an entire book (even though reading is something I love) and my goal is to finish this book before I go back to school!

What’s the trademark mean? I’m new here. ? The other night I felt like I needed to disinfect my phone because I felt like I got chemicals on it when I know logically I didn’t, and I resisted! Still haven’t cleaned it. Success! ?

@Lizzie That’s great! I’m not very much of a book reader I kind of find it boring .. But I find it great that you like to read! ?

Yeah! It’s always something I’ve loved and am trying to take back from my OCD

Thank you so much @LaPink!!! It’s great that you like to read and I hope that you are still able to enjoy doing it despite OCD! :)

Also what’s a trade mark?! ?

@Lizzie YAS SISTER you do you! ❤️

Thank you!!!!!

@Lizzie ☺️☺️☺️

™️ means trademark. Lol