#happiness
- Date posted
- 4w
Does it ever get easier?
Please tell me it gets easier…it’s hard to hold on when it feels like it’s not going to ever.
SchroderSchroder
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 4w
Maybe it does and Maybe it doesn't, one of the things you have to remember is chasing that certainty that it will get easier is only going to make it worse. Ocd no matter what the theme is, will be about doubt and the need for total control, both of which are unattainable. We have to learn through hard work and persistence that you don't need certainty or 100% control to live in recovery 😉. I know this might seem unhelpful and maybe even unkind but trust me when I say it's far better than telling you what you think you want to hear. Always remember you are not alone in this and never will be.
OCDMMOCDMM
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- 4w
OCD is a struggle for many of us. I have had so many peaks and valleys on my journey. Being on meds/ off meds, in therapy/ not in therapy, good job/ bad job, health issues, relationship issues. All of it affects my anxiety and in turn OCD. I’m in a valley right now but I remember how I’ve come out of them before. I will again and so will you. Hang in there. If you can do therapy, I would try it again. I’ve had 4 OCD therapists and only one really got through to my OCD. The others only kind of scratched the surface. Maybe you would have more success with someone else
Teacher94Teacher94
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- 4w
If it is hard, you probably are doing your erp right even if it seems hopeless.
OutstandingCutieDisorderOutstandingC...
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 4w
If you do the work, yes it gets a lot easier. You have to be willing to invest energy and be uncomfortable, but it’s so possible. Are you in ERP therapy?
#happiness#happiness
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- 4w
@Anonymustard No but I have been in the past
OutstandingCutieDisorderOutstandingC...
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 4w
@#happiness Did you see progress?
#happiness#happiness
- Date posted
- 4w
@Anonymustard No but I’m trying to sit w uncertainty and not seek reassurance. I just feel like ocd has hijacked my entire life.
OutstandingCutieDisorderOutstandingC...
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 4w
@#happiness I encourage you to go back to therapy and try again! I think it’s the best way to do ERP and the fastest way to get better. Give it a really good shot ❤️
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