- Username
- Dreamer2343Dreamer2343
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 19w ago
Thought that POCD would do me in. I really thought a year ago that I’d be dead in a few months, but I’m still alive and I’m still just me… it hasn’t changed anything 💜😁
- Username
- aperezaperez
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 19w ago
I still have hard days, good days, mediocre days. I have a skill set that helps me in those rough movements make things better or tolerable
- Username
- AnonymityKAnonymityK
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 19w ago
Realizing that I make the decisions, not my OCD. emotions/feelings/thoughts mean nothing, I assign the meaning.
- Username
- theali-est theali-est
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 19w ago
Hard to say right now: hard day. But I would say: it was cool I had a dream the other night that I was talking to someone and I like declared: I have no idea what will happen.
- Username
- KBriereKBriere
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 19w ago
Not feeling pressure to keep appearances up. Thats been freeing
- Username
- eshoupeshoup
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 19w ago
Love that I’m able to listen to whatever music now and be present in conversations with friends and not feel like I have to manage the battlefield in my head. Still taking it day by day but good Lord has my NOCD therapist truly saved my life!!
- Username
- michellemariegmichellemarieg
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 19w ago
Learning how to differentiate between OCD and true. myself
- Username
- RubenEspinosaRubenEspinosa
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 19w ago
Knowing that stories we tell ourselves are just stories and not based in reality. Also the power of embracing discomfort
- Username
- Anthony S.Anthony S.
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 19w ago
The ability to get control over my thoughts and limit my time spent on compulsions.
- Username
- Anthony S.Anthony S.
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 19w ago
@Anthony S. Big big shoutout to my therapist! I very genuinely feel his guidance has made me feel like my battle against OCD is winnable 🙂
- Username
- AnonymousAnonymous
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 19w ago
Realizing that I did not need to do a compulsion. It would not change the outcome. This improved so much anxiety.
- Username
- AlashiaAlashia
- Date posted
- 19w ago
Being able to handle my dogs medical emergencies without panicking has been the biggest. I was also able to use ERP at home to overcome my fear of needles and blood draws. I use to cry and almost pass out before.
- Username
- AnonymousAnonymous
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 19w ago
Stop focusing on the emotion, start to focus on the reaction. And that we are truly not alone.
- Username
- AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 19w ago
The different new feeling after not confessing and feeling guilt and confusion after.
- Username
- Hannah L. RHannah L. R
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 19w ago
That’s hard to say. I think the most rewarding part is finally getting rid of the picture hoarding issue, which is the reason I even agreed to treatment. It’s been nice to go through my day without feeling the need of taking hundreds of pictures of basically everything I do, and there are some other aspects of OCD that my therapist identified and is helping me overcome them! It’s wonderful and I look forward to continuing my treatment with NOCD.
- Username
- stevebalmstevebalm
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 19w ago
Realizing that not only do I now have the tools, but I can also choose when to use them and when to put them away. Not everything is a battle. Staying uncertain and accepting ourselves is the thing ocd folks have to practice, but with all things, the more you practice, the better you get.
- Username
- Hopeful58Hopeful58
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 19w ago
That OCD feeds on compulsions. Content does not matter to OCD. It uses what will get me to react.
- Username
- Truly icy Truly icy
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 19w ago
With ERP I’d say the most rewarding feeling is being able to acknowledge the thought and sit with it and learn to go on in your life without it ruining your day.
- Username
- aperezaperez
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 19w ago
Looking back and seeing the growth and potential that we all have in us. Time, Patience, and Self Love is incredibly important
- Username
- MadMatt MadMatt
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 19w ago
The tools for dealing with intrusive thoughts
- Username
- MadlexyMadlexy
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 19w ago
Gaining even more insight on OCD intrusive thoughts/fears and dismiss them immediately with non-engagement type responses.
- Username
- SDV1418SDV1418
- Date posted
- 19w ago
Getting out of isolation and making new friends again 🌻
- Username
- AnonymousAnonymous
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 18w ago
Feeling not alone. Many face this terrible disease. ERP has taught me to know that thoughts are not facts. I’m learning to have self compassion and hope one day I’ll be in maintained without flare ups.
- Username
- Hopeful58Hopeful58
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 18w ago
I am not alone. OCD is an anxiety disorder, not a thought disorder.
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- Username
- Anonymous
- Date posted
- 15w ago
Hello! I am pretty early in my journey with receiving treatment for OCD, although it seems I’ve had it my whole life. I would love to hear any inspirational stories from people who have seen improvements from treatment! I am feeling good about ERP so far but I could use some inspiration as I embark on the harder parts :)
- Username
- Anonymous
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 9w ago
I’ve completed 11 sessions so far and I can honestly see progress. I’m not back to my “normal” self but I’m gaining parts of my life and my personality back. I never knew I had OCD. I always attributed things to anxiety. Being diagnosed let me know I’m not alone, I’m not crazy, and that there’s help for me. I have a long list of OCD subtypes. As you can imagine, the thoughts and images in my head were extremely distressing and I was concerned for my quality of life and my sanity. 11 sessions in and I’m able to watch shows and movies without being scared I’ll see a trigger, I can practice exposures and navigate through my obsessions better, and I’m finding joy in the little moments in life. I used to avoid so many things and people because I was scared I’d have intrusive thoughts. I still struggle with intrusive thoughts every single day. Some days and even weeks are bad and I struggle more than usual. I have mood swings, extreme irritability, and even sometimes experiencing depersonalization. Sometimes I just plain out feel uncomfortable and weird. But like my therapist said, progress is not linear. I’m learning to count my wins instead of always counting my losses. I’m learning to enjoy the little bits of life that are ok, and I feel proud when I get through hard moments. I’m excited for the future. I’m excited to see how much I progress. Sometimes I’m still scared but I know that’s my OCD trying to get me to quit because we both know this ERP therapy is helping. If you’re struggling, please seek help. It does get better. I wanted to quit after doing my first exposure. I’m so happy I didn’t. And on hard days when I want to give up, I know this is what I’m supposed to be doing to help myself.
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