- Username
- Kerra
- Date posted
- 21w ago
recover without meds?
is there anyone that is not on meds for ocd and is recovering? im really trying to stay away from meds
- Username
- be7be7
- Date posted
- 21w ago
I personally have yet to see a therapist or do exposure therapy, both of which I’ve heard great things about. However, I have made a lot of progress by intentionally slowing down and dissecting my thoughts/need for compulsions that spiral. I dissect each one/part and try to prove them wrong with logic so to speak. Like, “why am I having this specific response to this issue?” “Why do I think doing this or thinking this will fix my worry?” “Why am I worrying about this when it cannot affect the trajectory of my life/health in the long run?” “The worst case scenario in my mind is actually not real because of this and this reason.” I basically just prove myself wrong and try to make myself believe that everything is okay. However, this can definitely only go so far. I also just try to (healthily) avoid situations that make my thoughts flare up and that are unnecessary (obviously some things can’t be avoided or should be).
- Username
- ScaredalldayScaredallday
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 21w ago
Ocd can be so tricky and what you're describing sounds like mental gymnastics/ mental compulsions. Ocd doesn't care about logic. Sometimes when we are scared we will try to reason out of it. Thats also a big part of "pure o" too. Please be careful when choosing to interact with your thoughts. It can worsen OCD. I would highly recommend speaking to one of the highly qualified therapist here before continuing this. Until then I would challenge you to say "maybe, maybe not" and sit with the anxiety rather trying to "solve" it. You are both strong enough to conquer this!
- Username
- KerraKerra
- Date posted
- 21w ago
@Scaredallday im in erp now with a therapist
- Username
- ScaredalldayScaredallday
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 21w ago
Medication can seem incredibly intimidating at first. I was in the same spot 2 years ago. However, I met with a therapist and psychologist and we can up with a plan together. I'm on 10 mg prozac. It took the panic attacks away but not the over all anxiety so I still has some "me" in there. I completed 1 year of exposure therapy and I'm very happy with my results. I plan on tapering off my meds soon. It's a great tool when used appropriately. Again only do what you're comfortable with. NOCD can help you find a psychiatrist too!
- Username
- drak4drak4
- Date posted
- 21w ago
yes - i am recovering without meds, but I think it all depends how you consult it with your health care provider... for me cognitive-behavorial therapy was that helped me most, bjt I know there are many that meds helped them...consult with good therapist
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