Hi! is it possible to live a happy life with OCD? Can you see OCD as a disorder in which you are sensitive to reacting with obsession and compulsion in stressful situations? I found it very difficult that OCD is an chronic condition. It suggest that things will never get better. how do you guys see this?
Definitely. It'll just take work. I have chronic and disabling OCD. Slowly I'm getting better but I still have a lot of work to do and I'll probably be on meds my whole life. But it'll be worth it because I'll be able to live a fulfilling and happy life eventually.
Thank yo so much! Al the best for you!
A good long quality of life can be lived with OCD & GAD . It is a managed illness like 100s of other illnesses.
Do you mean OCD is similair to a GAD? Like prognosis and comparability?
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Yes! My OCD in the present day makes my life INCREDIBLE. I am more successful in school, in entrepreneurship, in my relationships, and I am so happy now that I can use it for its benefits instead of succumbing to it. Keep up the work, stick with NOCD, improve your life habits, and talk more! You'd fit right into my community that I started, I'd love to have you: https://www.skool.com/the-ocd-advantage-7537/about You got this, I'm serious
I am not a expert in anything. I try to read a lot though. Most articles I have read point out that approximately 75 % of people with OCD have a secondary condition . For example GAD which I had mentioned I have both I manage both they have some similarities and differences. I work on managing both of them to a pretty good level overall.
The premise behind managing your OCD is to become comfortable being uncomfortable. You’re not going to get rid of your anxiety, we had a disorder. But we can get use to it to the point where it’s just an annoyance in our life. But it takes time, patience, and commitment to getting better. You need to adopt good habits, talk to a therapist, maybe go on meds, you need to be open to options. Take it from me, I was fucking miserable two years ago, went through multiple meds and therapists until I found a system that worked. Now I’m rolling in all cylinders, close to graduating , interviewing for my dream job next week. It’s possible to control OCD, i still have symptoms, but after surviving the past 2 years it’s nothing I CNET handle. YOU CAN DO IT!
Not to sound too depressing but does anybody else get scared or worried about the fact you have to deal with OCD for the rest of your life now that you have it.. Is it even possible to live somewhat of a normal life and have your thoughts not bother you as much?
I can’t handle the thought of being like this for life. Like what should I even do at this point if it’s going to be with me for life? I hope that it isn’t for life, because I’m screwed of it is…
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