For anyone in recovery what worked for you
Not sure if it’s allowed here but what lifestyle choices (diet etc) books and lifestyle choices in combination with erp worked for you :) would love to hear from those on the other side
Not fully recovered yet but I’m at like 80% since March so I’ll share what is currently working for me :)! 1: staying active is important. I try to go on walks or do yoga at least a few times per week. 2: Don’t change your schedule for OCD, keep making plans with friends and doing school, work, or any kind of daily errands and chores you would normally do. 3: Finding a hobby as well, for me it’s crocheting. It keeps my mind active and gives me something to focus on when I’m in a cloud of rumination (Also it’s important to choose to do things that make you happy even if the thoughts are there). 4: Meditation and mindfulness is important to me because it is training to get better at letting my thoughts be there and not trying to control them. Sitting with them and giving them space to leave when they want to. 5: being aware of OCD’s tricks. I watched informative videos on YouTube (I recommend Ali Greymond and Nate of “OCD and Anxiety”) 👍 hope this helps, I’m sending my best wishes to you on your journey!!
@joseymagosey Wow thank you for sharing. You are the second person that mentions crochetingI’ll definelty look into this and everything you mentioned :)
@Anonymous Awesome! I’m glad to hear that :) crochet is amazing
My psychiatrist told me to bring as much routine as I can to eating at the same times everyday, going to bed at the same time every night, and waking up at the same time every morning. Exercise (aerobic, walking is fine at the start) for at least 45 minutes daily. Drink lots of water. I tried different diets but found that limiting foods that caused a reactions to be most helpful (breakouts, upset stomach, coffee jitters, or keeping me up at night with acid reflux). Listen to your body. Maybe it doesn’t want restrictive clothes or the shoes you’re wearing. Give it as much calm as you can in music, shows, games. Maybe spend less time with people who cause you stress. Hope this helps.
@Ann Onymous Thank you so much! I will keep that in mind :)
Also congrats on you both for getting so far in your healing journey :)
So are there any success stories here? Like I know this seems needy but I just kind of want to manage my expectations when it comes to “recovery”....like who here tried therapy or medication or both and had it really help them in their lives and how?
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.
I know everyone is different, but I want to hear about your recovery journey. How long were you in ERP before you started to see results? I’m three weeks in and struggling!
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