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I second this

@Amara I LOVE to read! 📚

@dirholly I love non-engagement responses! These responses allow you to face your fears proactively without engaging in OCD’s attempts to get you to ritualize.

@Hopeful_808 Literally accepting that uncertainty is a greatttt tool

@Hopeful_808 Learning to accept uncertainty is hard, but we can do hard things!

@Ashleighnf Oooo the self acceptance while also acknowledging there needs to be a change , so compassionately said , chefs kisss

@Kelawson16 I love this for you!

@evemargaret Thank you for your post. I never understood how I lost my ability to believe in myself and trust myself. It happened over a period of two years, 35 years ago. I am slowly getting better and like the real and healthier me than before. I am stronger but learning humility through this.

@evemargaret This!!! ❤️

@Hope and a future So glad to hear that you enjoy the community support groups!

@Mackenzie - NOCD Team Member Thank you. You have helped me personally to continue on and see what groups are out there and to slowly see where I fit in.

@JohnG I like your behavioral activation!

@JohnG I take the same med and the magnesium glycinate also..it’s been working for the most part; occasionally have fall back moments but definitely not like when I wasn’t on the meds.

@JohnG Did you have to go to a higher dose of escitalopram for ocd?

@Anonymous Did you have to take a higher dose of your escitalopram for the ocd?

@Brbblooming I started at 5mg just so my body got acclimated for a week, then I went to 10mg.

@Anonymous Agree. Triggers still happen but the everyday anxiety levels are lower

@Brbblooming I was given 10mg from the start

@Anonymous Anafranil has helped in what way if you don’t mind me asking?

@Hope and a future It quiets my brain down to a manageable level

@eshoup Can you share some of your faves?

@eshoup The OCD community is amazing!

@LynzieWylie Yoga , the first time i tried it ( not the spiritual kind, but yoga and Pilates mix) had me feeeeling so calm, it was great

@Hope13 Yes! The learning to observe your thoughts and doing breath work just makes me feel so good to take on the day whatever OCD may bring. I guess the best way to describe it is giving me resilience

@LynzieWylie Literally :) i also saw you’ve been a member since octobrr , i also started therapy in October !!!

@Hope13 Yes! I’m so happy I’ve made really good progress. Back in October if you would tell me I’m this happy now i wouldn’t have believed it. ERP works :)

@LynzieWylie It doessssss 💙

@LynzieWylie I love this for you! Pilates has been helpful for me!

@Anonymous Thank you so much for sharing! Being kind to ourselves is SO important!

@Hopeful58 Did you have to go to a higher dose for your ocd?

@Brbblooming Yes… I was at 30mg for years and then started to really struggle. Found NOCD, a great psychiatrist for meds monitoring and she changed me to 40mg. It has been a game changer.

@Hopeful58 I’m scared to go from 20-30 - did you have any issues? How soon did you start feeling better?

@Brbblooming Make sure to have doctor oversee change. It relieved my brain struggle/churning. I did not have any downside to it… after a couple weeks ??

@Carcharhinus_longimanus Acknowledging wins is SO important! It’s a reminder of how far you’ve come!

@ChrisEmpowered Relatable! Pilates has been a super helpful tool for me!

@Thor 22 Yes! Mindfulness has been a wonderful tool for me as well!

@Anonymous Self compassion is SO important!

@itsme813 How fun!

@Slicey Love that you use the NOCD support groups!

@JakeOak What is that?

@Hopeful58 5 things you can see, 4 smell, etc.

@Potato! Thank you for sharing! Self care has played a major role in my recovery journey!

@Anonymous Remember, you are never alone!