In need of positivity

I don’t know if this is a success story, but here’s my story. I dealt with severe pocd when I was 15. It was a battle everyday and I couldn’t focus on school or my daily activities. It was a nightmare and was very traumatic. I have two little sisters who I love to death, and when I had pocd, it was hard to be around them. It was a complete nightmare. Overtime, as I started to focus on other things and keeping myself busy everyday, the pocd.. kinda disappeared for me. I can happily see my sisters now without any intrusive thoughts actually. Maybe it’s because I’m struggling with other ocd themes idk. But I hope this story gives you some sort of hope.

I have 4 children, and pocd. I know the thoughts don't mean anything, because they aren't mine, and I'd never hurt them the way I was hurt as a child. Most of the time, I don't give any heed to intrusive pocd thoughts, and if I start to worry I'll be a monster I remind myself...they're my babies and I truly love them. I know I'd never hurt them. Idk if this helps. It used to be worse, because I'd worry I might hurt them one day, or do something without thinking - it was terrifying. But the less attention I gave the thoughts, the less frequent they became, and the less intense they were.

This would be a good exposure for pocd. My godsister had it bad but then she had a baby and we’re so happy. She still has the thoughts but they don’t scare because they don’t mean anything. Don’t let ocd take that away from you

Thank you everyone ❤️ it does help. Not trying to get reassurance, I just don’t want to give up.

If anyone else can share I’d appreciate it..