I’m going for my first run since my most recent OCD flare up last year. Running is a huge trigger for me so this will be a pretty big exposure. Hoping I get through it! I used to love running. 🥺
I ran a 5 min run. Doesn’t sound like much at all, but I cried after. I was able to finish it in spite of the “symptoms” of OCD.
You weren't crying. Your eyes were just sweating 😢😂
@Wolfram 😂
@emilytravelswild Yay!!! And those tears could have been tears of joy that you finished!
@Craycray413 They definitely were!
That's awesome! You are doing something *despite* OCD. Way to go. With the proper mindset you should fall in love with running all over again. Remember - "sometimes a thought is just a thought" + "I am not my thoughts" + "I can accept uncertainty" + "I can tolerate distress". Resist those compulsions. You got this! Crush OCD!!
@JB1020 Thank you! I really appreciate your comment and support!
Ahhh I am sending all the comfort and support your way! I too, have running as a trigger and slowly making my way back. YOU ARE WORTHY OF GREAT THINGS AND HAPPINESS! I like to call OCD the annoying parrot on my shoulder lol. So while you are running, it’s ok to pat the bird off your shoulder. The bird is just yapping nonsense into your ear just to be annoying. Nothing else. Good luck! If you remember, post on this so we can see how it went!
@Anonymous Thank you so much! Really appreciate the support!
Go for it. I'd even be willing to compete with you somehow as I need to start running. Healthy competition and encouragement helps
@Wolfram I’m always up for some healthy competition and encouragement. I’m using the Nike Run Club app if you’re interested. It’s free and they have all kinds of training programs. I joined the 5k one and did day 1 today.
@emilytravelswild I'll have a look at it. Well done
Let's go that is so amazing!!!
Woohoo!!! You got this!
Hey all! I just joined this app and wanted to ask for your thoughts and encouragement on something I’ve been experiencing lately. (*long post ahead*) I’ve had an OCD diagnosis for about 2 years now, along with generalized anxiety, depersonalization symptoms, and depression diagnoses since my teens (I’m 24). Been lucky to have great family and healthcare that have helped me get out of some very dark places. I’m currently on a very high dose of Prozac, a smaller dose of Wellbutrin, and have been in therapy pretty consistently since my late teens. Life is pretty good....I’m in grad school and am doing well socially and academically. I am moving out to another part of the country to do an internship for 10 weeks, starting this Friday. But with all of this great and wonderful stuff in life, I have definitely noticed my OCD getting worse, despite my meds and self care. I’ve been having more obsessive fears and doing the rituals and compulsions to soothe those fears. It’s taking up much more of my mental space than it had for the past 2 years or so. I think part of it is the big change of moving to a new place temporarily, finishing my first year of grad school, and going from being insanely busy to having a month of downtime that is just now wrapping up. I’m getting scared that things are going to get really bad again — so far I’ve been managing with mindfulness and acceptance, and reading up on tactics for managing intrusive thoughts and accompanying compulsions. But I am so afraid that things will get to be into the dark and horrible place they were in 2 years ago. My OCD has been really mild the past few years, since I started the meds, and to feel it flare up again is really REALLY distressing. It makes me scared that the meds aren’t working, or that all the thoughts and fears are real. I know this isn’t the truth, logically, but my OCD and anxiety are running with it. I’m just wondering if anyone else has experienced this (change-related flare ups and the fears accompanied by them) and has tools to manage relapse or flare ups. Thanks in advance :) :)
I’d love some encouragement from anyone who is willing to send it my way. I’m having a hard time really leaning into uncertainty and my exposures. I know I need to take a leap if I’m going to get better, but I just don’t want to! I struggle to stop myself from ritualizing and I put off doing my exposure tasks too. Any support would be greatly welcomed. Thanks everyone.
Hi friends, feeling (very) sad recently. I had a flare up recently and going through it is just really tough. I was in a decent place prior and I’ve lost my footing because of some stress amongst other things. But I guess I’m just looking for some encouragement, I’ve been feeling a little discouraged since the intrusive thoughts are a little more often. I know it’ll get better but it’s just been tough. Send love ❤️🩹
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