- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 45w ago
For me I resisted the urge to do compulsions at work - doing something just to make my boss happy, and checking with him to make sure what I was doing was okay. Very hard but I’m so proud of myself for not letting my brain/OCD dictate my choices!!! 💪🧠☺️☺️
- Date posted
- 45w ago
@Anonymous Happy for you!
- Date posted
- 44w ago
@Anonymous That is great. I’m proud of you because I understand how hard that is to achieve. 💪🏼
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 45w ago
Going to my highschool graduation yesterday even tho it was extremely hard due to severe panic attacks I get with huge crowds ! I did it!
- Date posted
- 44w ago
@jessica_c Congratulations on graduating baby!!!!!! I’m so proud of you!
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 44w ago
@Princess Lorita Thank you so much 🥹that means alot
- Date posted
- 44w ago
@jessica_c Of course darling!!!🩵💙💜
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 45w ago
Not doing any of my mental or physical compulsions and catching/stopping myself when I'm looking for reassurance.
- Date posted
- 44w ago
@Hydrangea0601 I hope I can do this one day. I live for reassurance and rarely get true reassurance from my marriage. It’s a tough pill to swallow! Congrats to you for doing so well.
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 44w ago
@MisTiffy You will get there with therapy. I was a scared sceptic at first, but ERP changed my life for the better. I wish you all the best in your healing journey.
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- 44w ago
@Hydrangea0601 Yes! This one is so hard.
- Date posted
- 45w ago
I spent a few hours prioritizing in-person conversations with my friends instead of constantly checking the time!
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- 45w ago
Joining this app and posting about my real event. I’ve been so terrified of sharing it.
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- 45w ago
I drove by my late mother’s condo. Although I live in the same condo community that she did but since she died I avoid going by her place. I finally resisted the urge to avoid. It was hard, sad, and lonesome. My throat closed up and tears came to my eyes. But I was able to do it. And afterward, I felt empowered. Now I know I can face what I have been avoiding for four years. It feels good. I feel closer to her.
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- 44w ago
@Hanzu I’m sorry for your loss and glad for your gain.
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- 44w ago
@SarahEH Thank you SarahEH. ♥️
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- 45w ago
I sat with an anxious thought for a few days without many anxiety attacks before being able to have an actual conversation about it that didn’t contain my usual reassurance seeking! Everything else has been a loss but at least I have that one win lol.
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- 44w ago
@Anonymous243 Every win is a win! You’re going in the right direction. Keep it up! 💪🏼🏆
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- 44w ago
@MisTiffy Thank you 😊🎉
- Date posted
- 44w ago
I held a knife and sat with the anxiety that I’d use it to take my own life and lose control. Just sat with it for a while and showed my brain how silly it is.
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- 44w ago
@Yunus Ohhh that’s a hard one! So proud of you because I can’t even do that yet!!!!!
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- 44w ago
@Princess Lorita Thanks so much!! It definitely created an anxiety response so I just focussed on letting it be there and nothing else. I really appreciate your kind words and I know you’ll get to that point as well :)
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 45w ago
I touched trash today and didn't feel like I had to wash my hands a bunch.
- Date posted
- 44w ago
I didn’t wash my hands after touching money and then picked my cup up to drink! I didn’t even wash my cup after because I didn’t want to throw my drink out. I was 10/10 distressed but after sitting with it I was able to move on to my next task!
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 44w ago
@Princess Lorita So awesome 🤩
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- 44w ago
@jessica_c Thank you babe!!!
- Date posted
- 44w ago
I’m able to sit and enjoy alone time without constantly ruminating! Next just gotta try out in public
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 44w ago
This is great! When I first was able to sit and take back my alone time it was a giant deal changer for me personally. It lit a serious fire under me to get more things back. Wtg!
- Date posted
- 44w ago
@Will86 Thank you so much!!!
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 44w ago
Being able to recognize when I'm engaging in mental compulsions
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 44w ago
I have been trying to resist compulsions and reassurance by delaying them - I’m starting to realise how much I do it!
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- 44w ago
Im trying to understand my intrusive thoughts are just that intrusive thoughts Not me, it's hard but finally I understand I'm not my intrusive thoughts and also stop doing compulsions
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 44w ago
Anxious feeling does not mean anything. Therefore, I can sit thru that and I don’t need to do a compulsion.
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 44w ago
I am noticing that I can sit with uncertainty much better…. With practice and erp. Also I have been using non engagement responses more frequently. I wish the best for everyone. Keep up the good work.
- Date posted
- 44w ago
Able to read the news/content that would trigger my ocd
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 44w ago
I decided to call a customer I landscape for after a few weeks of not working for him. I was afraid that he would be upset with me for not doing more work sooner, but I reached out anyway. My worry about him being upset was unfounded. He was really appreciative of my help.
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 44w ago
For clarification, my compulsion here was avoidance. If I felt like I had to call my customer for reassurance that he was happy, I would be able to recognize that and hold off. I'm glad to be more aware of my OCD and push back against the urges it gives me.
Related posts
- Date posted
- 18w ago
Those of you who have overcome at least a bit, if not all, of your OCD. When you went through the CBT and ERP, did it feel like the end of the world? And how did you face the fact that your fears and uncertainties might actually come to life?
- Date posted
- 11w ago
Specifically how can my fiance best support me without offering reassurance? I'm trying to encourage myself to grow and keep trying ERP, but I'm not sure how I can include my partner in a healthy way. I plan on talking to my therapist about it soon, but I wanted to hear thoughts from people who have been dealing with it themselves.
- Date posted
- 11w ago
I was going to ask for advice and vent after i just had an episode but reading through everyones post on here. I can see that everyone is collectively struggling at the moment and i think we need to utilize this community for more than just sharing our sadness. Nothing is wrong with venting of course but i feel like there isnt enough positive energy here to encourage everyone to keep going. I know asking for reassure feels like a must sometimes and trust me everyone has asked for it, it was a heavy compulsion of mine. But reassure is not what you need. It will make it worse everyone please trust me. Instead of letting out mind win we must support each other, understand our struggles but also share out wins. I feel like we dont use this community enough for finding friendship among us or spreading enough happiness. OCD Is not a happy disorder but seeing that everyone here is just here either hating on someone, people being too afraid to ask for help or no one reading peoples post. This place isnt just for our negative thoughts and events to fester we need to support each other here too! Ask for help, comment on peoples post with love everyone is struggling. In this community we should help pull each other out from dark places not let them stay there. I hope everyone who is going through it right has a better night/day/afternoon. You’re loved deeply your not a monster, your not evil, your not dirty, your not a heretic your Nothing your thoughts tell you are. Peace to you🤍🤍🤍🤍
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