- Date posted
- 42w ago
Just thought I’d share this
For someone looking for more hope today
For someone looking for more hope today
Hey I can relate to that sadness that is there when you begin to starve your compulsions. Check out this video on what happens to you when you begin to starve compulsions and what is the beneath all that chasing that you do when OCD is active, and how you can begin to heal from that sadness and emptiness. https://youtu.be/eYWaGym1tGQ?si=DsV3sJzkVQXsz4Jw
@YouarenotyourOCD Thank you so much!
@Kollin No problem. This video really helped me because when I started starving my compulsions, I noticed there was an emptiness and depression that I began to experience and I realized that was there but doing my compulsions and living compulsively that emptiness was beneath that.
@YouarenotyourOCD Exactly how I’m feeling , literally thank you tons
@Kollin God bless you
So true. It’s uncomfortable to stand on one’s own feet suddenly, but it’s necessary There are stages, first you don’t want to give up your compulsions (although you already have the fight strength to resist them), then you mourn you have to be „on your own“ now, you go your fist steps alone, you go back and forth. And then you gradually discover to live on your own. OCD was the worst thing in your life, but it becomes smaller.
@elliss2 Perfect explanation of what it feels like
I have come so far in my therapy and days like today feel like I’m just still buried in OCD. Sometimes it is so insidious and I don’t realize I’m in a loop. Once I do realize it, it’s hard to get out. I thought sharing here may help, as I never have, but I know you guys will understand. It’s so hard to decipher between regular anxiety and obsessions and compulsions. It has all just become one big ball of panic. Anyway, I’m just struggling today - so thanks for listening.
Ill be honest, I want to write a letter if anything happens, if I loose this battle and put and end to it. But even if my thoughts keep coming, I try to keep my head up, stand up strong and look them at them for what they are, thoughts. I’m still scared, I still can’t go to sleep normally, but I feel a tiny bit of hope. I really hope my feeling is right, I really hope. Whathever happens, I’m still proud of myself, I’m still proud of my achievements, I am proud of me. Whathever happens, please don’t forget This message. Please, don’t forget me
Hi everyone, I’m reaching out here because I know this community understands the daily battles of living with OCD. Recently, I hit a really dark place and tried to take my own life. It’s been hard to admit, but I’m still here, and I’m trying to find a way forward. OCD feels relentless sometimes—the intrusive thoughts, the constant doubt, the cycles that never seem to end. It became so overwhelming that I didn’t see a way out. I know I need help, and I’m working on reaching out to professionals, but I also wanted to connect here. To those who’ve been in a similar place: What helped you keep going? How do you manage the darkest moments when OCD takes over? I feel like I’m holding on by a thread, but I’m holding on. Any advice, words of encouragement, or personal experiences would mean so much to me right now. Thank you for reading this, and for being part of a space where we can be honest about our struggles.
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