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- Date posted
- 38w
Reclaiming what OCD took away
What’s one thing you’ve taken back from OCD?
What’s one thing you’ve taken back from OCD?
My life
my time
When I started laughing again one of my friends said, I haven’t heard you laugh in 6 months.
Time alone
My time at the gym
Time and spending time with a friend and her daughter. A few years ago, I wouldn't have thought the latter would ever be possible again.
Not having to filter every thought that comes to mind and to know that if some are intrusive, I can handle it!
Movies: I used to be so nervous that I would see something that would trigger intrusive thoughts, and now I can watch any move in any genre I want.
My peace
My sanity
I can finally eat Chex mix again!!
Nature and being outside.
My ability to chase my dreams
my creative freedom
My relationship with myself
Truly my life - time with friends and family. Ability to do my job to the best of my ability. Ability to play country music (or really any type of music that’s not worship although I love worship) and just enjoy myself. Ability to do the things I love! More thankful than I can express.
Time, mental peace
My mental peace my productivity my time my hobbies
Confidence
Time
Self-confidence and clarity. I’m not fighting my thoughts as much
My ability to keep my body healthy
The biggest thing I've reclaimed is my sense of self-worth.
My love for myself.
Not much yet I’m still working on recovery. And the themes are switching like crazy
@Anonymous I know how you feel! Keep pushing you got this!
My themes switch like crazy too! Hang in there and do the crazy courageous working of sitting with that uncertainty! It will fade!
My piece of mind
Saying I love you to my girl friends without worrying about my sexuality
Joy and confidence
Spending time with family!
My laughter !
I can actually sit in my apartment.
I can eat in restaurants again :)
My faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and the safety and saving he offers! When I feel all alone and that there is no hope, I remember that I always have Jesus. That I can talk to Him any time, anywhere, and I can pray to him whenever I want. He is all forgiving and his teachings are all love!
My happiness!!
Sanity
My hobbies
Peace
Joy and peace of mind !
I enjoy again my family!
Wearing braids and a hat at the same time haha
My entire life. Daily tasks
My hobbies!
Mental clarity
My relationship
Confidence
Faith in myself and my ability to control my actions :)
My ability to function
My career
Time with my family
Confidence and contentment
My confidence
More openness to possibilities. More confidence that I can handle my emotions.
Confidence and self worth
My self worth and confidence
My time !
I feel like I gain back everything cause OCD consumes and controls pretty much everything
My love of the outdoors
The freedom to think and consider new possibilities
Time with my family and getting out more
Decisiveness
My relationship with Jesus!!!
@Kalidescope 100% Jesus! I have rediscovered my faith since being diagnosed
my ability to handle stressful situations!
Faith in myself and my ability to control my actions :)
Ugh where do I begin… my entire life is short and sweet for this answer
I am once again thankful!!!
Hardly anything. Just worse.
OCD has taken so much from me. While it isn’t a lot so far, I know I’m going to be able to take back so much time, sleep, and peace of mind once I get better at managing it.
My hobbies!
OCD problem solve plz
My love of Sci-fi and Greek mythology!
Took time away from me being able to do my ocd stuff
Presence!!!
Faith in myself and my ability to control my actions :)
Not a damn thing!
Unfortunately nothing yet
Can any one share some tips to over come compulsion
Freedom
Amen to that
Amen and thank God !
Nothing
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