Road to recovery

I have gone through intense ERP, and feel I am on a much better path than I was a few months ago. I can get through the day without crying or shutting down, I can work, I can socialize…all things that are a great step! BUT all of things just feel OK, I feel just okay. The thoughts are still constantly there but my response to them has changed so my anxiety has gone down. I’m in recovery but I’m most definitely not where I want to be, I want to be able to have these happy moments with my boyfriend and family - instead I just don’t even feel emotion anymore unless it’s sadness. I have little blips of moments where I feel like me again and there are wonderful but 80% of the time I’m just coasting through life Any suggestions are greatly appreciated🤍

Username: TnotesTommy

Date posted: 68d ago

Keep fighting. we all are healing

Username: TnotesTommy

Date posted: 68d ago

acceptance and commitment

Username: Anonymous

Date posted: 67d ago

I feel like I’m in the same place you are in. Some days I’m able to socialize and enjoy the day. Other days I feel like im coasting. What gets me is I keep noticing the same sex all the time.. which concerns me from time to time

Username: Sam-OverOcd

Date posted: 67d ago

I know it sucks, but I would say give it time. OCD can be traumatic and painful, and it takes time to heal from that.

User type: Therapist

Username: Stacy Quick

Date posted: 67d ago

Keep going- recovery is a journey, not a destination. It sounds like you have made INCREDIBLE steps and progress, try and remind yourself of that. Keep fighting, one day you will recognize how much easier life has become, it just takes times, you got this!