Quote:Why put off until tomorrow what you can do today Me:Because anxiety Because depression Because lack of sleep ???

You know what- I told myself this on Thursday night. I had to get some paperwork done. I was exhausted and I was sick with a cold, but I thought ‘Nup, c’mon, push yourself to get it done. Don’t put it off’. I made so many errors that I ended up sending four emails to the same person with different versions of the same document (mortifying). What I learnt from that is- if you’re not feeling up to the big thing now, then wait.

Quotes can be motivating: Do it now! Sometimes “later” becomes “never”. I like quotes and have them posted as reminders to get more motivated but “ocd life” and quotes don’t always make sense. Sounds like you have packed yourself a tight snowball made up of anxiety, depression and sleep deprivation. Break that snowball apart into pieces. Managing the anxiety will lessen the depression and that will in turn increase your sleep quality. Ok back to the quotes: “You can do this !” “One step at a time”

Don’t isolate yourself make sure you’re around people even if it’s just going to Walmart or something like that to be in the company of others. Make sure you are eating right and getting some exercise. Go to bed at a set time as much as possible. I use 10mg of Natrol melatonin gummies 20 minutes before bedtime when I can’t fall asleep. You must get your sleep hygiene corrected to give you the ability to make the changes necessary to get ocd under control and manageable.

Birdlady that's not good ? you are right sometimes it is best to wait until you are ready especially with those sort of things but with me I mean little things like going out, seeing family. I keep putting it off and it just gets harder and harder. I am so exhausted though due to severe insomnia ? don't beat yourself up about what happend I reckon things like that could happen to anyone!?

Mike 1234.. Thank you for your advice I know you are exactly right! I used to love motivational and inspiring quotes. But they don't seem to work for me anymore. Spose it's cos I'm so stuck in this negative mindset. And what you said about packing myself into a tight snowball of anxiety and depression is absolutely right! I couldn't of described it better myself really! I don't want to ask for reassurance cos I know that's the worse thing to do but I'm just at a total loss been isolating myself and avoiding things for so long it's just become a way of life its sad ?and lack of sleep is driving me insane

Thanks Mike 123.. I'm trying my best, yesterday I managed to get out just went to my local shop and visited my grandad it wasn't much but I felt better for it. Today though I haven't been out but kept busy and still spent a bit of time with family. I eat quite well, fruit everyday and plenty of water although I can't help but have the occasional binge on chocolate and crisps! ? Got to have a treat though ☺️ I stick to going to bed at the same time every night and actually had a better night sleep last night, ooh that sounds interesting the gummies I'll have to have a look if I can get some! I feel once my sleeps under control I'll feel much better and much more able to live with the harm ocd. Thanks for all your advice I really appreciate it ❤️☺️