Calling all recovered warriors

Hello ! I have some things that really helped me. I know how alone OCD can be, when nobody really knows how you feel. Well, in my struggle, I turned to Jesus, because He said that whoever is burdened, if they go to Jesus, He will give them rest. And He did! My problems aren’t all gone of course, but I have Someone who will always be with me even at my worst. Someone Who really understands, because He came to earth 2000 years ago and lived a perfect human life, all to die on the cross to save everyone who believes’ souls!—from eternal punishment due to our sin. All you have to do is cry out to Him. He hears you. He sees you. ❤️❤️❤️ This vid is great too! God bless! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZdv-TtiMkg

Hi, I’m so sorry you’re going through this. What helped me recover from ocd in the past is the book, “the wisdom of anxiety” by Sheryl Paul and “you are not a rock” by mark freeman. Mark also has great YouTube videos and recovered from it himself! Im wishing you the best and sending support 🫶🏼

Yes, OCD can feel crippling at times, because it may have you feeling shame, guilt, regret and a mix of lousy feelings that make you feel like an insane person on the inside which makes you less productive on the outside. It makes you feel like you are not yourself, but there is the stable part of you that knows it can be free to think clear and not judge itself too harshly. That part is closer to the real you that knows that you are a good human being and wants to help you recover. You are not alone. Try to not let obsessive compulsive disorder consume your positive energy. I know it is easier to say than to do when you are feeling overwhelmed with OCD thoughts, but it is worth giving it a shot for yourself and others. Your true you is stronger than anything OCD related, have self compassion and forgive yourself for having obsessive compulsive disorder. Getting better is possible. I believe that you can be a recovered OCD warrior. Thank you for sharing I hope you feel better soon.

I believe that you will recover...I felt like that many times, but nowdays it gets better and better... to me helped self-love, self-compassion...I forgive myself having intrusive thoughts and instead showed mercy to myself and self-soathing ...i also reconnected to God's love ... with courage to go forward I used ACT therapy to live fully despite OCD...sometimes I was in low pit and didnt wanna live...everybody around were so happy and I thought I am only burden for them...but these people and family helped with love ane unserstanding...also my bff said that she loves me even with these thoughts and will even if I would do anything good or bad... I also tried working on my trauma it helped, but I experimented and not always it was good, so better to find therapist on it also...i learned that to OCD non-engagement practices are best...CBT, ACT, MCT ... also ERP ... is non engagement because of response prevention... I hope you recover soon...sending lot of love to you

I highly recommend the book ‘freedom from ocd’ by Jonathan Grayson. Gives a great overview of OCD and step by step guide for how to put together your own treatment plan. Ocd really sucks, I’ve been in the thick of it before. Terrible, constant anxiety, no ability to focus, and feeling like it will never end. It takes a lot of hard work, but with practice in ERP therapy, it is possible to overcome!