I find most ppl use this forum for reassurance and hope. We all need it, but can’t rely on it. I would love to hear some stories and how they have progressed in their battle with OCD. Feel free to share on this convo.
So I developed SOOCD and Transgender OCD after a very toxic and debilitating relationship ended in April of this year. I had no idea what was going on and was terrified. I could not sleep or function. Over 3 months I developed psychosis and my mind convinced me that I was supposed to be a woman dating a straight man. My first therapist completely dropped the ball and had me see a LGBQT therapist to help me with the transition. July 3rd, I told my mom, almost in tears, what my plan was. Fortunately, she is a licensed trauma therapist. She took me to a 24/7 psych facility to get me something to help me sleep, and an antidepressant. I struggled to find a OCD specialist I could trust until I discovered this App. It will be 7 weeks next Tuesday that I have been recovering. I am not one to back down from a challenge, and this might be the toughest challenge (by far) I have ever encountered. I do exposure therapy 3-4 times a day, and finally starting to recognize myself in the mirror. Everyday brings less doubt, more fulfillment, and more happiness. Through my experience, I actually bought a red dress with the plan to wear it. Now, it sits in my closet and I slap that sucker every time I leave my room. I also told my therapist, Chase, that I plan to give him a huge kiss on the cheek if I ever get the chance to meet him. 😉.
@Jtremain1988 so glad you found help! you are so strong for taking all the steps to battle ocd 🫶🏼
i have been struggling with OCD since i was around 7 years old. i was just recently diagnosed at 17 and started on prozac for my symptoms. i used to not be able to do anything without washing my hands before and after, but now i can do things like open door handles and turn off the sink without washing my hands or using a towel. i am also in edmr therapy so it is not just the meds, but i can see myself getting stronger everyday. i definitely still have bad days where i get lost in my thoughts and feel the need to wash my hands, shower, or brush my teeth constantly, but overall my quality of life has improved so much through sharing my experiences, therapy, this app, and medication 🫶🏼
I have scrupulosity OCD. I had my first intrusive thought at 8. I did not discover what I had til a year or so ago but didn't know what to do about it. I am now 56 and just started ERP the beginning of this month. It's hard. I mean hard, but everyone says it works. And you are right, the NOCD advocate said reassurance does not work, it will actually make OCD worse. I wish everyone nothing but the best in their journey to get better.
I really just need to vent. I recently had a relapse and while some days it seems like I’m feeling better, others are so difficult. Today, I’m breaking down at work in the bathroom and I feel so awful about that. Aside from the really scary thoughts I’m having about my health and my family members, I’m starting to feel really hopeless about the future. Like I’m never going to get better and that I’m going to get stuck in this ocd cycle forever. I know that’s not true because I’ve been able to make progress before, but the desperation and frustration that comes with a relapse make it so hard to remember that. I started medication and it’s only been about 3 days but I’m really scared that it’s not going to work or that I’m going to have to go through a lot of trial and error. I just really need to hear from people who have worked through their health ocd. I need hope.
Hey guys, I hope you’re well! My names Matt, and OCD has struck me again 😂 When I was 10 years old I had to attend therapy as I was having excessive intrusive thoughts. P.s. I didn’t even know this was possible at the age of 10! I then completely forgot about it, until 2.5 years ago when I started experiencing ROCD. I really couldn’t understand why I was feeling/thinking this way however, I soon after remembered my struggles as a child and then realised my OCD had returned. Also, my mum has serious OCD so I guess that could be why too. I had a a really hard battle with my emotions and mood due to this however, the last 1.5 years had been really good and I managed it well. I got married and had the best day of my life. 3 months ago, a thought about having an affair in my head appeared, and BOOM, it’s back again. I’m struggling a lot right now however, I’ve accepted that this could be a re occurring theme throughout my life, and it’s time to learn to deal with it again. I’m back on medication and have started ERP therapy, so hopefully it’s on the up from here. I’m not here to list off my triggers and thoughts as this would be me seeking reassurance however, I’m here to show that recovery is certainly possible!
Has anyone actually “conquered” OCD? I feel like I’ve never heard a story of someone actually overcoming it or living with it?
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