I've made new friends and I feel really proud of myself for doing so. For having the courage to speak up when I feel the time calls for it. Sometimes, my confidence fades when my thoughts goes to the past about certain events, but then I just try to bounce back. What's been bugging me the most is this sinus infection I've had for a while in the summer. That and post nasal drip sucks.
That’s great! Even if you have low confidence for whatever reason one day, remember that it is temporary and you can bounce back. One bad day, or week, or month, or even year does not mean a bad life.
I really appreciate this. Thank you very much. :)
Really proud of you and happy that you feel proud of yourself too. I’ve been seeing your comments for a while and I can tell how much you want to grow your confidence so I’m really happy that it’s happening for you. Always bounce back and do your best to forgive yourself for any past events. You got this❤️
Thank you! I hope things have been going well for you as well. :) I hope OCD has been quieter and that you've been able to do the things you wanted to.
@BigGyro09 Thank you. Its still hard but a lot of big changes are about to happen and I’m gonna be able to get a therapist who specializes in ocd. So I’m hopeful!
@Anonymous243 Congratulations!!! I'm very happy to hear that! You've come a long way and now you're going to take huge steps to improving your life! :)
@BigGyro09 Thanks:)
Keep pushing, you will get to the safe side eventually. Congratulations
You've been a big help as well! Thank you!
I feel so stuck this time. I get flare ups each year and this feels like the worst. I had confidence before that I'd be able to heal but now I'm doubting myself. I feel so much pain. Why does this feel so much harder?
So I’m going to college soon and every time I think about it, I feel like the odd one out because of my intrusive thoughts. Like I literally feel like an “intruder” going to school because of how my thoughts make me feel. This is also every time I talk to my friends, my brain is like “your friends are talking to a future criminal”. I just feel like I don’t deserve to be there and have good memories and like my thoughts are inevitable. I feel like a completely different person from who I was before June. Of course I have had these thoughts throughout my life, but nothing that stuck longer than a week or two. It’s so weird how one day your perfectly happy and the other you feel like a completely different person. Furthermore, while these thoughts don’t make me happy and provide anxiety, those feelings feel so forced sometimes. Also I’m sure a lot of us do this, but when I think of the thought and want to feel disgust (as one does), it feels like I’m forcing that feeling. During the beginning of June I was nauseated by these thoughts and crying most days, now they just feel annoying more than anything because there’s nothing I can really do to provide relief. I constantly am questioning whether this is me or not and at this point I don’t even know. I feel like the thoughts have gradually went from making me want to vomit to questioning whether I would actually do it. Anyone else?
Hi friends, feeling (very) sad recently. I had a flare up recently and going through it is just really tough. I was in a decent place prior and I’ve lost my footing because of some stress amongst other things. But I guess I’m just looking for some encouragement, I’ve been feeling a little discouraged since the intrusive thoughts are a little more often. I know it’ll get better but it’s just been tough. Send love ❤️🩹
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