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- OCD Conqueror
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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!!! 💪🧠☺️☺️
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@Anonymous Happy for you!
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@Anonymous That is great. I’m proud of you because I understand how hard that is to achieve. 💪🏼
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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!
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@jessica_c Congratulations on graduating baby!!!!!! I’m so proud of you!
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- OCD Conqueror
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@Princess Lorita Thank you so much 🥹that means alot
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@jessica_c Of course darling!!!🩵💙💜
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- OCD Conqueror
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Not doing any of my mental or physical compulsions and catching/stopping myself when I'm looking for reassurance.
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@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
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@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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@Hydrangea0601 Yes! This one is so hard.
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I spent a few hours prioritizing in-person conversations with my friends instead of constantly checking the time!
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Joining this app and posting about my real event. I’ve been so terrified of sharing it.
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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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@Hanzu I’m sorry for your loss and glad for your gain.
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@SarahEH Thank you SarahEH. ♥️
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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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@Anonymous243 Every win is a win! You’re going in the right direction. Keep it up! 💪🏼🏆
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@MisTiffy Thank you 😊🎉
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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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@Yunus Ohhh that’s a hard one! So proud of you because I can’t even do that yet!!!!!
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@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 :)
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- OCD Conqueror
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I touched trash today and didn't feel like I had to wash my hands a bunch.
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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!
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- OCD Conqueror
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@Princess Lorita So awesome 🤩
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@jessica_c Thank you babe!!!
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I’m able to sit and enjoy alone time without constantly ruminating! Next just gotta try out in public
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- OCD Conqueror
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- 1y
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!
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@Will86 Thank you so much!!!
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- OCD Conqueror
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- 1y
Being able to recognize when I'm engaging in mental compulsions
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
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- 1y
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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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
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- OCD Conqueror
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Anxious feeling does not mean anything. Therefore, I can sit thru that and I don’t need to do a compulsion.
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- OCD Conqueror
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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.
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Able to read the news/content that would trigger my ocd
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- OCD Conqueror
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- 1y
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.
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- OCD Conqueror
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- 1y
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.
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- 21w
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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Can I hear some examples of specific parts of ERP that has helped you? I've been doing talk therapy for a few years and the major issue I have with it is that I already have analyzed all of my problems from every angle, so I'm kind of just sitting there yapping about it for an hour. I need solutions and things that make me feel better.
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- Therapist
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- 13w
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) isn't always easy, but as one of the most effective treatments for OCD, it's worth it. If you've started ERP, what has been the biggest surprise you've experienced in learning to resist compulsions? If you haven't started ERP yet, what is holding you back from starting?
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