I promise the recovery is worth the work…

3 years ago I got a job that was fully remote. Pay was great, but it took a few months for my life to change. Without getting into too many details I thought I was a full blown schizophrenic that cried in the fetal position every night. As a 27 year old young man who thought I was tough as nails, this crippled me. Learned more about OCD and did some therapy sessions on here. Sessions were great and I highly recommend. However, the exposure and response treatment they recommend is really all you need. It all boils down to facing your fears. No amount of supplements (I spent thousands on them) will get the job done. I said fuck this and just started doing everything I dreaded. Even sat in my own head and let the intrusive thoughts play out on purpose. Harm ocd and psychosis ocd was my main issue. Still is, but whenever I get any intrusive thoughts, I purposely think of something worse and say “top that” (it sucks I know, but it has helped me). I got a new job to where I’m fully back onsite and around people daily. I make it a non negotiable to move everyday even if it’s skipping lunch to take a walk. ALSO… and this is huge. I stopped drinking and smoking and put a huge focus on exercise and nutrition. (Still casual drinks with friends every other weekend, but only light beer. No shots no hard liquor. The socializing is good for me) Dr. Paul saldino and Dr. Chris Palmer are my go to for getting on track. Focus on protein and healthy fats and limit the carbs / processed oils. It’s simple everyone. Face your fears, move around as much as possible, and fuel up and real food. (Cars need gas, not soda). OCD is something I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. It’s way worse than anyone unaware can imagine. BUT….. recovering is the best feeling possible.

PF20

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 21w

I agree!!! congrats bro

Nica

Date posted: 21w

Fantastic work!

Dreamydream

Date posted: 20w

Amazing job!! May i ask how ur harm ocd is now?

Anonymous

Date posted: 20w

@Dreamydream It’s been about a year since I started feeling like myself again. Intrusive thoughts are still there but they are less frequent. Mainly because I react to them a lot better. Some days are rougher than others but It’s easier to have a “bring it on” mentality now

Dreamydream

Date posted: 20w

@Anonymous Love that for you! I also struggle with harm ocd. Ru on meds or in therapy?

Anonymous

Date posted: 20w

@Dreamydream Was on an ssri for about 4 months. Did therapy for about 6 months. Meds helped my mood and gave me a boost of ambition to get better. However I didn’t like how they made me feel like a zombie. Weened off them carefully with supplementation and research. Therapy was a game changer. Mainly because I was afraid to tell people about my ocd. Till this day no one knows the severity of it. Opening up to a therapist that specializes in OCD played a huge role. Especially since I was working from home and didn’t talk to many people throughout the day. Slowly seemed off therapy too as sessions were becoming shorter and shorter with less things to talk about. It’s important to know that therapy only works if you do the work. In my opinion, any fear or phobia can only be helped by exposure. Facing your fears is key

Dreamydream

Date posted: 20w

@Anonymous Yess i am in therapy have been since march! Im definitely way better then i was when my relapse started but im not 100% back to myself yet, any advice to really get to the point of full recovery?

Anonymous

Date posted: 20w

@Dreamydream Do the work, face your fears, exercise, eat clean, quit drinking/smoking. Most importantly quit lying to yourself. This isn’t an insult or an accusation. Most people claim they are doing all the necessary steps but in reality we are far less discipline than we give ourselves credit for.

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