hey guys i was just wondering if anyone has any “self care” tips or different things to do that helps with their OCD ( or any mental illness ). Ive heard things like journaling and meditation but i want more things to do that can help better myself
Meditation helps me a lot but make sure to search in YouTube for beginners, bc then you’ll find a guide that is more level up in that lol. I think maybe really depends in your interests 🥰 many things can help us in different ways to every human being honestly… lately I found out I really like origami, my little cousin taught me to do a paper airplain and it was nice bc of how I concentrate to do it :3 think maybe something you might like in your interests and maybe a guidance might help you too to help your mind
@KathCata that’s a good idea. i think i’ll definitely look up meditation for beginners because i think i need to research more about it. the thing is i sadly don’t really have interests like that other than video games and ill play that sometimes to get my mind on something else . i just feel stuck ig because i feel like im not really making mucn progress in what i wanna make progress in and i dont really know how so i wanted to find new ways of healing or self care tips this way i can start somewhere yk ?
@moonjoy Yeah I really and completely understand you, I’m actually feeling the way you’re feeling too. I also use video games as a form of distraction, but believe it or not, you’re advancing, sometimes OCD can really take a lot of energy and we want to just not try to think many things bc of that… video games are helpful for me, and playing with friends maybe things that might cause me nervous, it was a good way of exposure for me ^^… One psychologist taught me that a good way is imagine the intrusive thought inside a balloon and flies away from you until disappears… it help me a lot when I don’t even know what is distressing me I try to imagine that “?” Thought but I know it’s also good to have therapy so you can make other exercises and advance ^^… I think you’re doing great, therapy might help you too find ways to help yourself, not avoid the ocd but to know it’s there but not give it as much attention as it wants
@KathCata I don’t know if you feel good with the thing to help us via text or maybe explain you things in a better way! I’ll respect if you don’t, it’s okay
@KathCata i really appreciate ur response. yeah, ocd is definitely draining. ive had therapy but for the passed like 6 months or longer tbh i haven’t had one because my therapist moved and its been hard finding a new therapist especially trying to see which insurance covers it. i also have been lazy as well looking for therapists though lol. im gonna try to use that balloon tip for next time. im sorry you have been feeling the same way, but at least we are not alone in this. i appreciate it a lot. Id def feel comfortable! youre a girl right?😭 thats the only way id feel comfortable lmaoo
Being outdoors has helped me a lot. I have always been an outdoor person but when ocd hits I spend a lot of time inside. Making myselfget outside helps a ton. Also animals have always been therapeutic to me.
Meditation: If you plan on practicing meditation I recommend joining this discord server for accountability and support: https://discord.gg/meditationmind Exercise: Try to find a form of physical movement. I joined a Pickleball club at my local park. It been great for isolation as well. Intrusive thoughts pretty much completely vanish during exercise and it feels great after. Start simple: If you don’t already you should work on keeping a clean room, making your own food, keeping a consistent sleep schedule
Does anyone have any recommendations on resources that have helped them with their OCD? Particularly any podcasts or blogs? I go to therapy every week, I’m just working on a lot of self improvement and would love some extra tips.
Hey, I'm planning on having a self care day tomorrow and I need some ideas! Feel free to share!!
Does anyone have any tips/calm down routine/ mental health ritual they do for days where ocd is bad? I’d love some tips.
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