how do you remain hopeful during dark times? what keeps you going? for me it’s my boyfriend and his optimism. he reminds me that things always tend to work out fine. since i can be so pessimistic, his words are very refreshing.
With it comes to dark times related OCD - for me it's my encouraging spouse, counselor and loved ones. Overall my faith keeps me afloat. I know I would be a lot more of a mess than I already am without Jesus. LOL.
Little things. My 3 year old had stopped most verbal communication for about 6 months and has started speaking again in the past two weeks, because we found out he’s had chronic ear infections in both ears and the antibiotics finally cleared them up. I thought I had failed to protect him well enough from the trauma of his dad’s manic episode. We’re setting him up to get tubes and he starts speech therapy Monday. My spouse has a medication that seems to work and his awareness of his symptoms and emotional regulation are almost back to normal. I am lucky that my family is still whole. I have always been lucky, somehow, when I come out the other side. I will feel that way again soon.
@Bronsautracks that’s so wonderful about your child. i hope his speech therapy goes well! and i’m happy for you too that your family is still whole. ❤️
I'm struggling too. My faith has always been my anchor and since I've been in this storm I can't even concentrate on prayers most of the time. I don't like being alone and facing what I have to do like get rid of stuff in my cluttered room or look for a job so I just run to a friend's house or something. I enjoy it for the most part while I'm there but I just think it's an escape. Not sure how to fix it. I mean I have to do what I don't want to do, but I don't want to do it. Does that make sense? That's great that you have a supportive boyfriend and an optimistic one. If anyone can relate to me. That'd be great.
@Anonymous i also struggle to be alone. and struggle to do what i don’t want to do.
For me it would definitely be my dog, i could never leave him so i usually go and give him a hug and it boosts my mood just a little bit it always makes me happy, do u have any pets? :)
@ocd.is.a.bitch111 my dog passed away last year. it was heartbreaking but i remind myself of just how much we all loved him and he loved us. he lived a great life 💜 i do have a cat though who’s so cute and comfy. sadly i’m at uni so don’t see him much, but when i do, it’s great.
@garden oh no im so sorry!! I’m sure he was so loved 💗
When I’m really struggling I remind myself that even though I’m in a dark place, I’ve already come a long way and shouldn’t give up on myself now. My loved ones are what keeps me going too, bc they always try to be supportive and understanding. Oh and my psychiatrist also gives me hope bc she always has my best interest at heart.
@blazed i’m glad. support is truly everything. and it’s both external (loved ones, therapists etc) and internal (looking out for ourselves).
What keeps you guys going? Really hate my life right now so I just want to know what keeps yall moving
What keeps you guys going on your hardest days?
How are you doing today? And what motivates you to move forward:) ?I hope you are all doing well. What motivates me to go on is knowing that improvement is possible and there are things in this world that make me happy. Like watching movies, drinking hot cider or cocoa, halloween, Christmas music, and fall:) also knowing I always have the ability to do good in every area of my life, and I can try to make the world a better place, even when it doesn’t feel like a good place.
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