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Sunday Check In :)
How’s everyone doing today? What’s something you’re looking forward to this coming week? Or something challenging you’ll be facing?
How’s everyone doing today? What’s something you’re looking forward to this coming week? Or something challenging you’ll be facing?
i’m hoping this 4th of july family trip will take the weight of my current mental battles away.
@KimPossiblee That sounds like a good time! I hope you enjoy spending quality time with your family!
Looking forward to a brighter week. 🥰
@Anonymous Yes, indeed!
I have 2 things I'm looking forward to! I'm hoping to go to the library tomorrow to return a book and I'm super excited to go to work! I'm working at this wonderful non profit wellness program in my town. I don't get paid a whole lot, but it's something that truly brings me joy and it's really been helping me keep myself grounded. I don't have to do much either! I started almost a month ago now and so far I've been helping with event planning and helping the owner clean up the studio. It's so much fun.
@Andrew Escobar What book did you read? And that’s wonderful! I’m so happy to hear you’re working at a place that brings you joy. That’s all anyone wants in a career. 😊
@OCD_1day@aTime ✨ I've been getting into spiritual witchcraft so I got this book called "new choices in natural healing" (I'm just using it for extra help, don't worry 😭) but it turns out my grandma on my mom's side already had the book! I was so excited to find that out but also a bit dumbfounded considering that I've seen the book? Either way it's really nice to have a book that I'm into enough to annotate. I've been wanting to do that for years but I haven't found a whole lot of books that I REALLY like
Hello!!! Thanks for the check in. It brightens my day to read your post. Hmmmmmm.... we see watching a moving tonight. I'm looking forward to that. A challenge..... every day there is something. I've been ruminating too much lately. I go into fear mode too easily.
@Tea and Honey What movie are you watching? And I know what you mean…. It’s hard for me not to provide myself with reassurance.
@OCD_1day@aTime ✨ The Punisher :):)
@Tea and Honey Will be fun:):)
Feeling all of the things today. Challenge: Dreadful conversation with mom about moving out of my own apartment in 12 days b/c I can’t be around her and my ex partner any longer because they’re negatively affecting my mental health. Plot twist! (Mom relocated nearly a month ago b/c she needed help and I welcomed her into my home while still being on LTD because of the impact her personal circumstances have had on my life when she’s the one person who doesn’t see me or understand me for who I am. Let’s just say that mental health is a taboo in my family. But! I am looking forward to living alone again and being in the space to take care of me instead of other people who don’t seem to see the value in me. I’m pushing forward despite how incredibly difficult this journey has been.
@POC_with_OCD_0813 I’m proud of you for advocating for yourself and taking yourself out of situations that negatively impact your mental health. I hope you enjoy living alone and having your own space! That’s exciting!
I think that’s awesome! I’m currently reading Iron Flame and I love it!
Ooo I think I heard of that, do you have any book recommendations?
@Andrew Escobar Anything by Sarah J Maas or Rebecca Yarros I highly recommend 😊
I’m looking forward to a short work week! Upcoming 3 day weekend will give me plenty of time to rest.
@MichelleV Yes! We love short work weeks!
What’s one small win or act of bravery you’ve had this week, even if it felt really hard? **OCD recovery isn’t about perfection—it's about progress, even if it's tiny. Maybe you delayed a compulsion by 30 seconds. Maybe you showed up here today to express you struggles or support others. These are wins, and they matter. Let’s celebrate them together.
Lately, my mood shifts so frequently. A couple of minutes ago, I got triggered and decided that instead of doing a compulsion, I'd write in my journal (since I haven't done that in a while). But after writing not even half a page... I'm okay? Well, sorta! 😭 I'm experiencing a resurgence in old obsessions, which is disappointing. A couple of weeks back, I was doing a lot better, but now it's just one thing after another. Really wish therapy was more affordable. I'm already seeing my psychiatrist, but she wants me to see a specialist as well. When I think about living with this for the rest of my life, I can get a little emotional. I know it'll get easier to manage as time passes, and it might not even affect me in the future, but right now...? It's a lot of work I'll need to do to overcome this. I'm willing to do it, but I get discouraged at times... But that's enough of my little vent! I hope anyone who reads this is doing okay. Hang in there 🤍
What did you do today to work on managing your OCD? All wins/accomplishments are welcome to be posted! :-)
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