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So let me offer this for motivation, life does get better! When I finally committed to not doing compulsions, I started to feel better. It took awhile, I definitely felt worse initially (I wasn’t doing the compulsions which made me feel better in the moment) so I had to let some time pass where I adjusted to not doing compulsions and feeling somewhat lost while I waited for my mind to adjust to no compulsion/reassurance. I, too, felt sad. I didn’t think I was going to ever feel happy again. However I listened to this podcast where they discussed the difference between pleasure and happiness. I realized I just wanted pleasure, I just wanted to “feel good”. Happiness on the other hand comes from our behaviors. Are we actively pursuing things that give us a sense of satisfaction, joy, wonder? I wasn’t, I was waiting for my fear to go away, then I thought I’d be happy. So I started to do things I used to do, things that I used to enjoy, but I had stopped due to ocd fears. I started to read again (even though it stirred up some old fears), I learned a new hobby (crocheting),I started to listen to a wide variety of podcasts (non-ocd 😀). Initially, I didn’t feel happy with these new activities but I persevered and I started to really enjoy these things! Hang in there it does get better, make sure you’re finding things that will give you a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Good luck!

Not much motivation but more support: you aren’t alone! I am on the same boat as you. I feel like I’m sinking and I’m just letting myself drown. I don’t care anymore but knowing that you feel the same way makes me feel a bit better. I want to be happy too or at least content. One thing for sure: just take things one day at a time! Do what you wanna do! It’s okay to make mistakes along the way. Life is not about figuring things out…we make it that way. Life is more about learning to live with the unknown and learning to be okay with not always trying to figure things out

Don't worry, you got this! Having this app in the first place shows that you are willing and able to take back your life from OCD one step at a time, and I'm positive that you can get past this! And remember that you can always scream into the abyss known as this message board, and we will respond with all the support and advice that we have! :)

Not sure if this is motivation but you're not alone, I'm having a really hard time of it too. The feelings feel unbearable like I will never get better or be my old self again, but I know it's just OCD trying to get my attention. I feel like I just want to switch myself off or something. But we have to keep the faith that the non-engagement will work and things will get easier. Sending love and strength.

I think like this almost everyday. But I try to remember that there are good moments and I’ve been in this place before and I’ve made it out before. I can say this all and still acknowledge that I feel sad knowing that this is how we live, but it will be okay