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Ive given into my anxiety and triggers so many times today.. I feel so weak, ashamed, and like I’ll never get better

zzyyxx

Date posted: 2y

I can understand what you are going through. I've been there many times. In fact i'm having a minor episode right now. But these episodes taught me one thing: they will pass. Things will get better, you will get better. This is a temporary situation. Remember you are still you and you are strong. Stronger than you believe you are. There is nothing to be ashamed of. This is a bumpy journey and we can not always except ups. There will be downs too. But they will pass. Just keep loving and respecting yourself.

Anon.

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y

I too have been through periods, while in therapy for OCD, where I have felt like I regressed some. However, there was always another opportunity to PAUSE, embrace the uncertainty, stop compulsions, and sit with the uncomfortable feelings produced. My recovery through OCD was by no means a straight line. There were ups and downs throughout the process, but the overall trajectory was up. Consistency in ERP was really important for me in the beginning of therapy. Stay with it, I find if I resist the first compulsion of the day, it sets the tone for my day and makes it a bit easier to resist compulsions. I hope this helps in some small way!

TR03

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y

I too gave into mine as well. But we don't give up! I continue to try and approach the triggers with a good attitude. Sometimes I win, sometimes OCD wins. But remember every day starts fresh! Sit, Breath, Relax, Reset, Try Again. Hope you get good rest for a positive start tomorrow.

justsomone1

Date posted: 2y

I have today:(

savannahframe19

Date posted: 21w

got triggered

my ocd got triggered because i’m scared i won’t get better or have confidence in the future… does anyone have any tips to improve my confidence and avoidant attachment… my mom said i have a illness for being on the phone so much and this is why i don’t tell her anything about mental health because my dad would understand more… i worry a lot and the past few days been so hard because of me liking this guy i’m friends with and then my friend liking him.. it’s been hard and i’ve been having low self esteem where i’m scared if i have depression…i’m scared i will never improve my confidence or improve me being off the phone… i just got triggered and i’m like getting anxious since i don’t have anything straighten out

Holl1

Date posted: 19w

OCD

I’ve tried living in the uncertainty today & kept myself busy but I can’t shake this feeling that I’m about to lose control & act on my thoughts. I keep feeling like I need to check in to see how I feel & keep my self safe & when I’m near my trigger it feels like I’m being pulled into doing it & feels like I want to but I’m not using compulsions. My thoughts feel like my own & feeling like I’ll be like this forever. Can someone relate or give advice 😩

Harm OCD

nae nae

Date posted: 17w

Tired of feeling like a bad person

I genuinely can't help but feel irredeemable over every little mistake made or regret I've had. It's so up and down, but I just miss the certainty. Knowing "this is who I am." I'm so disconnected from myself. Like, I'm really, really trying. Today is really rough... I got triggered the other night, and it's been hell since. I've been fighting seeking reassurance. I want it so, so incredibly bad, but I know it won't help me :( Some days, I just don't want to be here. It's funny because yesterday I felt amazing until I got triggered. I just immediately spiraled after that. I don't know. Does it genuinely get better? Will therapy really help me? Sometimes, I think maybe this is the best it'll get, and that scares me. Sorry for the vent. I'm just feeling so overwhelmingly anxious right now. I can't even cry (due to Zoloft). It feels claustrophobic somehow, having all these emotions trapped inside of my body with nowhere to go 😭

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