Words that meant the world

You are making progress even when you don’t see it! ♥️

I was feeling really down because I have ROCD and I was struggling with feeling like a burden and my bf said “Helping you is helping our relationship”. And that helped me because I know I hurt him and our relationship with OCD

"You're more than just your OCD" and "You're in the right place"

Your inner world helps your outer world. Be kind to it

I remember one time when my parents were visiting and I had a terrible OCD episode, I felt bad because I knew I wasn’t all there and it was affecting our time together. I told them sorry and my mom said “don’t be sorry, this is when we should be here with you.” It’s ok to not feel ok and it was really comforting to hear I’m not a burden and have the support of my family!

My husband telling me that he knows I'm strong and can get through this. That he believes in me and will always be here for me.

My old talk therapist is the one who urged me to find specialized treatment but she told me I was the strongest person she had ever met. And that she meant it. I feel as though she didn’t but regardless it was very kind and I still remember it

Look how far you have come

I know your OCD thoughts are not your fault. I am here to work through this with you

Any reminder to be self-compassionate

“You are not your disease.” Or when someone just understands the severity of it that is so much more than being organized.

If you can get through an OCD episode you can get through it everytime

You are not your thoughts

Don't worry nothing is permanent everything will be fine.

How strong and resilent Iam. So grateful for my support team.

The more we face our fears, the closer we grow to our truths.

This is a quote from a book, “Let people feel the weight of who you are and let them deal with it.” 💛

We can do hard things!

“Life isn’t about bracing for impact, it’s about getting up when you fall <3”

“Power of choice.” My first OCD said those words to me so many times I actually got them tattooed on my arm. We don’t get to choose to have OCD, but we can choose to take our lives back.

“I’m really sorry you have to go through such difficulties in this world “

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A 14 year old girl told me I was a sweet person today. Talking to her and her father was something of an exposure for me and for her to end with that made my day.

“Proud of you for doing hard things!”

I experience severe episodes of ROCD, during which I often feel like I am too much to handle and difficult to deal with. One time, my boyfriend reassured me by saying, “You are not difficult or too much; you are worth the effort.”

“It’s not your fault.” -my lovely bf

Life is more than walking on eggshells or a mental illness. Your worries and thoughts are soooo little compared to how big life is. Your story matters no matter how unique it is. You are valid.

It has been a battle since 20 years old

Not everyone is born perfect

I once had a therapist tell me to remember the word sonder. It really put into perspective that I’m not the only one who faces my ocd challenges. It may not seem nice but it helped to feel a little less alone.