OCD Recovery is a Journey, Not a Destination

Perfect mental health and a perfect life don’t exist. And that’s okay! Life is not mean to be perfect all the time. I was originally diagnosed with OCD in 2018. I have had tremendous success with ERP therapy for the past almost 7 years. There have been many, many ups and downs. I used to see it as a failure when my symptoms acted up. Now, I see it as just something that’s part of my imperfect life. My OCD tends to want me to strive for perfection, but it’s just another trick it’s trying to play. I’m proud to have gained my OCD conqueror badge through NOCD 6 months ago. It’s another symbol of the hard work I’ve put in to maintain my mental health. It’s also okay to not feel like an OCD conqueror everyday. It’s not a failure to have setbacks. Having the courage to stand up and try again is what makes an OCD conqueror. ❤️