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It seems like each day you’re mind is producing some type of thought that is causing you distress so you feel the need to latch onto it and figure it out. I know how hard this is and the frustration it causes. But know the more frustration you get, the more power you are giving these thoughts. Your brain is a thought producing machine so those thoughts are always going to be there. It’s what you do with them that can change your life. What has worked best for me is accepting these thoughts and telling myself that these thoughts are not who I am. Exercise daily and meditation. But when you get a thought that you disagree with or that causes you great distress. Take a deep breath and write it down. This will allow you to rationalize with that thought and not go into problem solving mode.

I totally can relate to how you’re feeling, more than you know! I also lost my brother 😞 but I definitely agree with @GirlDad83’s message! And I appreciate them for posting it! You are not alone, friend! I’m trying on a daily basis to stop adding things to my “to-do list” because it’s never ending and only causing me more stress. One thing at a time, at least I try to tell myself. You’re only human and thank this app for being there for all of us esp when we feel like no one understands. Sending you hugs!

You are not alone. Recovery is not linear, and you deserve to find peace and happiness on this journey of recovery. Remember, you are not your thoughts. Thoughts come and go, and we can only control the way we respond to them. For people like you and me, we struggle to “brush off” or “just forget about” thoughts when they worry or upset us. This is truly difficult, and your frustration is valid! When I feel extremely overwhelmed and upset, sometimes it helps me to write my thoughts down so that I can go over them with my therapist later. Working on making ourselves happier and healthier is hard, but it gets better/easier over time, and it pays off in the end. You are valid, and you are not alone! ❤️

*write my thoughts and feelings down

There is no cure but you can recover and live a productive life. ERP therapy is very effective but you need to get a therapist that specializes in OCD. It’s imperative they specialize in it. Talk therapy does not work.