It’s an ongoing process

Being proactive about practicing ERP each day is crucial to staying well. Adapting daily ERP to new emerging themes is also essential. Knowing not only how to do this, but that I need to do this, is something I’m able to do now that I wasn’t able to do before, and I have NOCD to thank for this ability. The benefits are that I’m developing healthier relationships with others, honoring plans I make for myself, and feeling confidence in how I’ll handle the future. I know this is an ongoing process with ups and downs … and I’ve got this!

Username: ✨Pennyroyal✨✨Pennyroyal✨

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 185d ago

Good job!!!!!

Username: malolin_21malolin_21

Date posted: 184d ago

I’m proud of you !!! 😊

Username: Brenna - NOCD Team MemberBrenna - NOC...

User type: Staff

Date posted: 122d ago

Yes you do! :) congrats on this milestone in your OCD journey - you should feel so proud.

Username: NicaNica

Date posted: 186d ago

Fantastic work! 👏🏻

Username: TJ2TJ2

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 186d ago

@Nica Thank you! I wanted to share because I remember not having a whole lot of faith that I could get better. My hope is that someone feeling that way now might find this and know that they are stronger than their OCD ❤️

Username: Pluriel Pluriel

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 185d ago

@TJ2 Thanks for sharing. I am struggling right now and working on my response prevention skills not to ruminate which I find incredibly hard. What has helped in your situation?

Username: TJ2TJ2

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 184d ago

@Pluriel Thought stopping is a compulsion and sends a message to the brain that this is something serious and so the brain zeroes in on it 🫠 So accepting the thought, “oh hey there thanks for stopping by” and then gently re-engaging with what you want - that goes a long way! Good luck friend, you’ve got this!!