Meredith
- Date posted
- 1y
You got this
These days, I spend a lot less time in my head and more out living my life. ERP is hard but worth it! It’s harder living with OCD! Stick with the process, it’s counterintuitive but works.
MeredithMeredith
- Date posted
- 1y
Just want to add that by saying “I’ve become a conqueror” doesn’t mean I don’t have my bad days. We all get them, no matter where we are in recovery. Sometimes it is just really hard to pull out your tools, and that’s ok. It happens/will happen and you will move through it like you always do.
Becca DBecca D
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 1y
After going to an in-person group therapy-like thing for a couple of months, I have become 100% less in my head and so much happier and present!!!!! Remember to even when you have rough days, that giving up wont help, and to keep pushing for something better
Brenna - NOCD Team MemberBrenna - NOC...
- User type
- Staff
- Date posted
- 1y
ERP is so worth it!! Thanks for this reminder and encouragement.
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