Hey everyone, how are you all doing today ? I’ve taken some time out today for self care and found my batteries are slowly recharging which is a great feeling. What do you all do to recharge ?
I like to go on a walk, eat icecream, read my Bible ❤️
@TerryLee2217 Sounds great !!! It’s good to take some time out for ourselves, battling OCD is hard and we need a lot of recharging !
Talking with friends, writing poetry, reading a book, playing chess, playing video games - these all help recharge me
Nothing special, just regular stuff that i used to do before hocd. Also please answer a question for me. For the past few days, or a week or 2, whenever a relationship related topic or discussion comes, the instant thought in my mind is now of a guy partner. Not everytime, but still quite a few times. But i don't think there can be so many slip of thoughts in such a short amount of time. I don't believe the thoughts ro be true, and treat them as hocd screwing with me only. I don't have much anxiety now, so i am not bothered as much now. But it feels like i am not confident enough or clear in saying or believing that i want a girl as my partner. What can i do ?
Hey, sorry I’m only just getting back around to replying to you. It’s seems from your own exposure and form of ERP you’ve hit OCD where it hurts and create a stop to the cycle which is amazing. Your no longer having anxiety when the thoughts come which is great. The thoughts your currently having are “do I want a boy as my partner” is this correct ??? If so then this could be your OCD again trying to create doubt. If so then it’s good to accept this doubt! If your genuinely thinking you may want a relationship with a male then again it’s around accepting that as that’s okay my friend. If you have the “what if” and anxiety riddled thoughts when you think about it then I would pretty much guarantee it’s your OCD talking. Hope this helps.
Hey everyone, How has your week been ? Is there anything you have achieved and feel proud to share ? Also, if you haven’t achieved something you was wanting, let’s hear about it also so we can all support you. With another weekend fast upon us, I realised how poor I’ve been with self care in recent weeks! The quote “you can’t poor from an empty cup” is so true and made me realised how important it is to take even 5 minutes out every now and then to recharge and connect with your self. It can be super hard to do this when battling with OCD I understand completely but it’s also super important we try as we are all worth it and use a lot of energy when anxious with OCD. I can remember when I was really struggling at the start of my journey, I would try to doodle as I loved this, it helped and allowed me to also reflect how strong I can be and have been before as well as taking some time out. Your all worth it, important, kind and amazing. Take some time out this weekend for yourselves. 🙂
I’ve had some of my most difficult days lately and would like to know what helps you replenish when you’re at your lowest ?
GoodMorning All! Anyone have any useful tips on what to do when you are physically, mentally, and emotionally drained?
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