danielle421
- Date posted
- 1y
Happiness theme?
Has anyone else had a theme where you obsessively question whether you’re really happy? This theme is hitting me hard, even though I’m in s better place than I ever have been.
justlivejustlive
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 1y
Feel this. I’ve been so much better with my ocd and I fought like hell to get where I am and be myself and happy again. However outside factors like work have been making me feel unhappy. Then of course my ocd tries to sneak in and hit me. I guess lately I’ve been thinking can I ever just be happy? Why can’t I just be present in the moment and enjoy life? I’m terrified of looking back on my life realizing I wasted it being unhappy. I totally get where you’re coming from. I guess it’s something we have to work on and be patient with ourselves for
kfaithkfaith
- Date posted
- 1y
Yes, I can definitely relate. I ruminate about being happy, or thinking maybe I’ll never be happy.
D:)D:)
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 1y
i'm so so sorry to hear this is something you are going though:( it sounds really tricky but you are not alone in this fight <3 there is a discord server that's designed for ocd support! i've been apart of it for about 4 months now & absolutely love the community. here's the link if you are interested in joining:) sending love & support your way! stay strong my friend! https://discord.gg/mQxyBmGwhU
Anarch_StirnerAnarch_Stirner
- Date posted
- 1y
Oh my God, yes!
solerikasolerika
- Date posted
- 1y
Yes! I go from “what is life” to “am I thankful?” to “Am I happy?” And the. Somehow I end up not happy for a bit lmao. Even though, I am generally a happy person 😅 you’re not alone!
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