- Username
- Dearabbey
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 1y ago
Recovery
Was curious to hear what recovery looks like for some of you? If you’re doing better or if you would consider yourself “recovered” whatever that looks like lol
- Username
- NicaNica
- Date posted
- 1y ago
I’ve been recovered for 4 years now and I still have intrusive thoughts and images but it’s not a big deal. So, it never becomes an obsession and I don’t do any compulsions.
- Username
- Renegade Renegade
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 1y ago
@Nica Oh my gosh, the goal!!! Congratulations!!
- Username
- UncleBuckUncleBuck
- Date posted
- 1y ago
I would consider myself “in recovery”… not recovered because OCD doesn’t ever go away. But let me tell you… it gets better IF you do the work… IF you resist the compulsions… IF you do ERP. The best thing I did for myself (besides all of those things I just mentioned) is educate myself. Oh, and got the best therapist who specializes in OCD. Hang in there! :)
- Username
- astronomitzastronomitz
- Date posted
- 1y ago
I believe, the recovery means that we no longer do the compulsions. We also realize and understand that we have no control over when the thoughts pop so that we let go of the struggle and be free from it. When they pop, they no longer have any effect on you or maybe when it does trigger you, you do not engage with it as much as you did before. For me, I still have to urge to ruminate and every time I do not give in, I win and I feel better a lot these days. :) And you try to divert your focus to something worthwhile, things you enjoy and or maybe has a benefit for others. Hoping all the best for your recovery. You can make it through that road.
- Username
- astronomitzastronomitz
- Date posted
- 1y ago
And to add, we can't get rid of the intrusive thoughts. They just do appear but they don't have to affect us anymore as much as before. We also have no control over these obsessions. We try to carry on with our day. Thoughts are just thoughts. They do not define us.
- Username
- bjornkattbjornkatt
- Date posted
- 1y ago
Since 2019 I've met with 7 different therapists and slowly made more and more progress as I found therapists who better suited my needs. I was just paired with a therapist who does both PTSD work and OCD, so I'm feeling confident about the future!
- Username
- Jojo💕Jojo💕
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 1y ago
Recovery looks different for everyone. I’ve been in recovery for a year and it’s been up and down but the downs are not nearly as bad as they used to I’m able to recognize them and push myself to do the work I need to to help myself get back on track. My advice to anyone in recovery or seeking it is just to be compassionate your will can take you a long way especially if your kind to it And that having a down period does not mean your back to square one You’ve got this
- Username
- valeryortegavaleryortega
- Date posted
- 1y ago
Im in recovery right now but yeah as you know doesn’t dissapear but we learn to live with it. Im still struggling with different themes that come up as new but im more conscious about myself and can stop compulsions and just do ERP when im having ocd attacks and sitting with it even if is hard
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- Username
- leham
- Date posted
- 5y ago
Can anyone who has recovered, or is beginning to recover, describe that experience for themselves? I feel like a lot of us are just living by waiting for the next time we’re gonna be triggered and that’s no way to live. Thanks❤️☺️
- Username
- Serio?
- Date posted
- 4y ago
Hey everyone who’s doing ERP, How are you doing now? What has it been like for you? Have your thoughts gotten worse before they get better? I would like to see how other people have experienced recovery so that I know what’s ahead.
- Username
- cocooa
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y ago
Recovery
Can people please share some stories of recovery? I’m feeling so helpless at the moment and need desperately some inspiration to keep on going. I really can’t see the way out right now 😭
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