- Username
- Bumblebee30
- Date posted
- 27w ago
Exhausted
A bit hopeless. I feel like my efforts to overcome ocd are mostly in vain.
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- Username
- I'm>ocdI'm>ocd
- Date posted
- 27w ago
Some days are good days, some days are not. If you're feeling some pessimism, try to take the night to be kind to yourself. Do something you enjoy. Continue doing your best with your erp (don't stop trying because ocd is waiting to find an opening). Everything your doing is making a difference, even if you aren't sure. Its a journey that makes progress one day, one step, at a time. Have a good evening.
- Username
- Bumblebee30Bumblebee30
- Date posted
- 27w ago
@Student of my mind Much needed words. I appreciate it. Thank you so much. In the midst of me feeling so hopeful this past weekend while practicing erp, i had some major setbacks.
- Username
- I'm>ocdI'm>ocd
- Date posted
- 27w ago
@Bumblebee30 I just recently dealt with the same thing. Hopeful progress followed by frustrating back sliding. I'm now getting my footing back again and these words are what others told me on this message board, as well as what I'm seeing myself. You sound a little better. I'm glad we have this space to help each other. :)
- Username
- Bumblebee30Bumblebee30
- Date posted
- 27w ago
@Student of my mind I feel less alone now, on one hand I’m glad to know there are others going through the same trials as me, on the other hand i wish you and so many others didn’t have to.
- Username
- I'm>ocdI'm>ocd
- Date posted
- 27w ago
@Bumblebee30 I feel the same about you and everyone else too. The good news however, we've found our way to help, and we can support each other as we take back our lives. I think the worst part may be behind us, now that we're not dealing with this alone. :) I hope you have a good day today!
- Username
- Bumblebee30Bumblebee30
- Date posted
- 27w ago
@Student of my mind Ah you’re quite right. First step in the right direction - knowing we are not alone (Oh and we are not crazy) because for a while i was considering it😏
- Username
- I'm>ocdI'm>ocd
- Date posted
- 27w ago
@Bumblebee30 I can't imagine going through this even 50 years ago. How fortunate that there's a better understanding and resources nowadays.
- Username
- Bumblebee30Bumblebee30
- Date posted
- 27w ago
@Student of my mind Oh absolutely. I see OCD in all it’s glory on my Dad’s side of the family but they don’t know. Back then, this wasn’t even a term they heard of, let alone understood.
- Username
- vgbvgb
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 20w ago
@Bumblebee30 It happens. UPS and downs. Lean into your heart and true values
- Username
- SpecklesSpeckles
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 27w ago
It's all so exhausting! Sometimes you just need to try and forget it all and get some sleep. I know easier said than done. I hope you can relax a bit a get a good night's sleep
- Username
- I'm>ocdI'm>ocd
- Date posted
- 27w ago
Great advice. And making sure to eat properly is important too. My ocd gets worse if I'm hungry and/or tired.
- Username
- Bumblebee30Bumblebee30
- Date posted
- 27w ago
@Speckles Exhausting truly is the right words. Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate it.
- Username
- LuckyfishLuckyfish
- Date posted
- 27w ago
I know this feeling, but I promise it’s not in vain. Progress may not be linear, but every step you take is a step in the right direction! Bad days don’t mean you’re not moving forward. Take care of yourself and have faith that things will get easier with time :)
- Username
- Bumblebee30Bumblebee30
- Date posted
- 27w ago
@Luckyfish Your kind words put a smile on my face. Thank you for that. Needed this reminder big time.
- Username
- thorpesarah563@gmailthorpesarah5...
- Date posted
- 27w ago
im sorry to hear that remember its never in vain you got this i hope you feel better soon
- Username
- Bumblebee30Bumblebee30
- Date posted
- 27w ago
@thorpesarah563@gmail I appreciate this.
- Username
- thebubblyonethebubblyone
- Date posted
- 27w ago
i'm really sorry to hear you're feeling this way. it's incredibly tough to feel like you're putting in so much effort and not seeing the progress you hoped for. you're not alone in this struggle. ❤️ by the way, have you heard about this new AI-powered OCD therapy tool called "unstuck?" i've been in your shoes, and something that really made a difference for me was this free AI OCD therapy tool called "unstuck" (unstuckmyocd.com/try) that my NOCD therapist recommended. i think it'll be especially helpful for you because it offers personalized, step-by-step support that's tailored to what you're going through, much like an OCD therapist would. it's designed to help you manage those difficult moments with OCD, providing the right kind of guidance when you need it. i hate when people promote stuff, but i really think it can help you because it's changed my life. lmk if you have Qs or just want to talk more! <3
- Username
- Bumblebee30Bumblebee30
- Date posted
- 27w ago
@thebubblyone This is the second time i saw the app ‘unstuck’ being mentioned. This must be a sign🙂. I can definitely check it out. Thank you so much. I’m willing to try anything that can potentially help.
- Username
- thebubblyonethebubblyone
- Date posted
- 26w ago
@Bumblebee30 - heyy! sorry for the late response. i hope it really does help you when u start trying it out.
- Username
- Bumblebee30Bumblebee30
- Date posted
- 26w ago
@thebubblyone Thanks again. And no worries at all on the late response.
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