Mooooni
- Date posted
- 2y ago
I avoid going out (nightlife wise) to avoid ocd
Anyone else? I hate ocd!!!!!
Brooklyn_99Brooklyn_99
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y ago
SAME. I don’t drink anymore cause of OCD.
Mooooni Mooooni
- Date posted
- 2y ago
@Brooklyn_99 I can understand. I don’t drink at all but now with my ocd themes I definitely don’t ever consider it
Anon.Anon.
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y ago
I started to isolate more for fear of my OCD. It provided me the illusion of safety, when in reality, I was missing out on life experiences. However, once I started ERP/therapy, I started to get some relief from the obsessive compulsive cycle. I slowly started to get my life back, and started doing the things I enjoyed again. My OCD will still try and tell me to avoid things at times, and sometimes I give in, but I try to work towards being free from that fear, or at least have the courage to walk through it. ERP has really helped me with this, but I still have a long way to go. I hope this helps in some way!
Mooooni Mooooni
- Date posted
- 2y ago
@Anon. Thank you so much. I am lucky to have therapy two years ago but I would like to get therapy again. I told myself this is my year to get my life back. I’m trying
Anon.Anon.
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y ago
@Monitica I can relate! It’s easy to let myself slip into past OCD behaviors and tell myself it’s manageable. When in reality for me, it seems to be progressive. I have to keep working for growth in recovery, but it’s easier said than done at times! I wish you the best moving forward with recovery. Feel free to comment if you have any questions!
blazedblazed
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y ago
Omg yes I wanna clubbing but I’m worried that I’ll meet someone who’s interested in me but I’ll end up obsessing whether or not I’m attracted to him bc of my SO-OCD 🥲
Brooklyn_99Brooklyn_99
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y ago
@blazed You gotta face it though. If you continue to avoid it. It will grow and grow. You can be strong and handle it. You are NOT what OCD says you are!
blazedblazed
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y ago
@Brooklyn_99 Thank you! I agree. It’s the one thing I’m struggling the most with right now and I can’t seem to get past it.
Brooklyn_99Brooklyn_99
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y ago
@blazed The only way out is thru. I’m still learning that too. Be kind to yourself. You got this!
Mooooni Mooooni
- Date posted
- 2y ago
@blazed Like Brooklyn said, you gotta face the music. Try to get out and practice erp. I have to do the same
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