Trip with friend and her boyfriend UPDATE

Today went, actually really good??!! Didn't have any attacks at all and I was so sure I would because thinking about the trip had been making me anxious for days. I'm really glad I didn't give in and sit this out. We went to the mall and got some food, which another thing my OCD avoids. Though, it's kind of weird but a small part of me was kind of disappointed that nothing did happened, I was so ready to take on the challenge but since I didn't have an attack I feel like there was no growth. There were a couple of times felt a small amount of anxiety creeping up on me but it was for a brief moment. Someone on here had told me that you have to train yourself into wanting the panic attack to happen and be in the moment, so I guess that's what my brain was so stuck on. Of course, I still had a wonderful time and I'm excited to continue on with my journey. It's definitely frightening, but worth it. I see it as a journey to start relying and trusting myself!

Username: djfloriodjflorio

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 43w ago

Nicely done! I love how you even WISHED that something would have happened. Even though nothing did, I think there was still growth (and who knows, maybe nothing happened because of your different mindset). You still went out and did something that you were anxious about for days. The act of making that decision is a growth choice. Keep it up :)

Username: Anonymous243Anonymous243

Date posted: 43w ago

Remember this experience everytime the ocd wants to hold you back from doing fun things!! Good job ❤️❤️❤️

Username: girlyteengirlgirlyteengirl

Date posted: 43w ago

@m333 I will, and thank you so!!

Username: GayleGermit11GayleGermit11

Date posted: 42w ago

It's awesome to hear that you had a good day and managed to face something that's been causing you anxiety! 🌟 It's pretty interesting how our minds can work, feeling a bit disappointed for not facing the challenge you were prepared for, but it's great that you're seeing this as part of your journey and focusing on the positive steps you're taking. I'm no OCD expert, especially with this theme, so I'd like to share some resources that have helped me, if that's okay with you. The OCD stories podcast has been really insightful for me, offering a lot of personal experiences and expert advice that you might find helpful too. Also, my NOCD therapist recommended "unstuck OCD therapy tools," a new app that provides AI-personalized guidance and exercises when you need it in the moment. It's been a game-changer for me, helping to navigate those tricky moments with some solid, actionable advice. Keep up the amazing work on your journey! 🚀

Username: A23A23

Date posted: 43w ago

🙌🌞

Username: Tea

Date posted: 1y ago

Traveling

Hi I’m currently suppressing the urge to vomit and hide in some hole and never come out 😃😃 so, I’m traveling technically today since it’s 1am right now, and I have to go on an airplane, and it’s not even just the airplane that triggers my ocd, it’s the airport itself, it’s so official and security stuff scares me bc like, theres a reason they have security. I’m really tempted to start googling “how likely is it for a plane to crash” or “how to survive a plane crash” and the urge to tell my dad that I love him and to take care of my pets if I don’t come back. Why is my mind like this. Wtf. I want to enjoy my vacation, I also don’t want to have a panic attack in an airport, which has happened before lol. I’m traveling with my mom and my sister, my mom understands ocd and has some knowledge on how to handle it, my sister does not at all. How do I calm myself without it being a compulsion?? I mean, is it okay if I calm myself with prescribed medication and like trying to tune everything out, or is that feeding into the ocd? Because my usual compulsions would be to repeat “it’s okay it’s okay it’s okay” over and over again in my head, and “I’m safe I’m safe I’m safe, nothing is going to happen” and I try not to do that anymore, or just simply not go because of the fear, BUT I’m going because I’m not gonna let ocd take away anymore of my life. I’m just scared and I don’t really know how to cope with this, any advice?

Username: Chelsea🌿🐝

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 28w ago

I can’t believe I did it!!!

I have trouble leaving my home because of panic disorder and my OCD. I’ve not gone out longer than an hour and a half in 4 months. Today I went to a convention for 7 HOURS. There were times it was extremely difficult, and I wanted to leave, or I’d have an intrusive thought that something bad would happen to me, but I was able to squash it . However, now I’m home and I’m panicky 😫I can’t stop overthinking . But I can’t believe I did that today!

Username: Chelsea🌿🐝

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 27w ago

Sharing a win!!☺️

You guys are like my family so I just wanna share something positive!! I did my therapy, and visited a family member and their new place. I was gone for a total of 3 hours !!! (I’m agoraphobic and have panic disorder) And I did well!!! No panic attacks!! No OCD !! I’m panicking now that I’m home which is weird but I’m adjusting to it. It’s so weird that I’m able to do it but I’m so PROUD OF MYSELF!!! I used to be terrified to leave home and go anywhere without panicking

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