Hello everyone so I’m finally trying to face my fears and be extra strong about my OCD and learn more about it. I am curious about something tho. Is the point of Getting better with OCD facing the thoughts and just getting used to having them? Or getting rid of the thoughts themselves? Is recovery all about being able to live with intrusive thoughts?
I’m not an expert. As I understand it, OCD is chronic. I’m not sure if it can be defeated but it can be managed. The thoughts don’t go away but it may also get to the point where you don’t care about them either. So I think you answered your questions. Hope this helps you.
The point is to hopefully get rid of the thoughts, but when and if they do come back, or stay, you are able to give them no power and just let them be there. I just started doing erp on my own and it’s hard but it is already helping aton.
You can’t cure it, but you can absolutely heal and recover from it by doing ERP, practicing mindfulness, getting on a daily schedule, getting off the internet/limited screen time, exercising at least thirty minutes a day, cutting out sugar and carbs, getting on a sleep schedule, getting into a hobby or two that you enjoy, and depending on the person, cut back on caffeine (this is subjective as it doesn’t work for everyone).