Anonymous
- Date posted
- 7d
Where does one go at the end of the road?
Do you call someone? Look for your compass? Or runaway?
- User type
- Therapist
- Date posted
- 7d
When you’re unsure which direction to take, it’s important to remember that reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. You’re not alone in feeling this way, and there are people who care and want to support you. Help is here at NOCD and we can assist you in finding outside help if needed too. If you are have suicidal thoughts, please contact 988 right away. Also here are some helpful resources: https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/taking-the-power-away-from-intrusive-thoughts
BrokenbutterflyBrokenbutterfly
- Date posted
- 7d
I want to do all 3. The first thing I did was pray to God.
BMaceBMace
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 7d
I understand your feeling. And yes, talking to someone is very helpful. Also getting into an NOCD therapy and learning their tools and practices are a game changer. Sometimes in our journey with OCD, we have to make a new road. I used to try to get my old life back but now I understand that I am a new me and the old road does not benefit me. So I’ve paved a path and made a new road using ERP and the practices I was given. I know OCD is hard. But the more you practice ERP and learn to sit with the discomfort the stronger you will become, I promise. There is life with OCD. I’ve been diagnosed five years. I’ve had it for 10. I never saw myself living a normal life. But now I am married with three kids and there is Light in my life now. Keep fighting never give up. We are all in this together.
BMaceBMace
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 7d
I am also a man of faith. I used to see this as a curse that I was given this. But now as crazy as it may seem. I see this as a blessing. Maybe I was given this to help other people see the light at the end of the tunnel. Because there is a light.
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