Feeling motivated with therapy and wanting to keep that feeling

I plan on utilizing the resources here (support groups, community board, etc.) I feel like in the past, I would become super avoidant of addressing my concerns therapy despite my initial enthusiasm, I am hoping being part of a community will help that. I have been reading some of the posts here and I really relate and am surprised because I feel like a lot of these are concerns that I have had but have been really worried about mentioning to other people. It makes me feel a bit less worried about bringing it up. I was definitely worried in my first session, but I think I did really great despite that.

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SomeoneToMe

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 9w

That’s so good! So glad you’re here. It is pretty wild how we see ourselves as the only ones who struggle with this and that. How insane would that be if we were lol?! But we’re not, and we get to express those struggles here safely and in a helpful and dedicated platform. Keep reading and sharing things, it’s such an awesome part of this app. If you haven’t already, check out the groups too. There are many different kinds. If you need any help with how/where to find them, just let me know. Keep that motivation strong, you’re doing amazing!!!!🥹🎗️🤘.

Lily Kay

Date posted: 9w

Thank you so much that is really encouraging. I will definitely be checking out the groups and trying to maintain a connection here. I think it is wild too that we often feel so alone in our struggles, but it makes sense because we all often avoid talking about negative emotions making it really hard to see. This is the first therapy place that I have been to that has had so many opportunities to connect in this way and I find it so wonderful.

SomeoneToMe

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 9w

@Kay Kay Right! I know i felt like the only one because i was the only one in my small group of humans who felt the way i did. So who do i talk to about it, nobody i guess. And of course, that didn’t work at all lol. This program has been so much of what i needed and still need. Here you can talk about what it actually is rather than try to paraphrase your thoughts so nobody gets offended or whatever the case may be. In the grand scheme of things, despite the variations, we are all working to overcome the struggles with ocd. Thank you so much for sharing a bit of your story. It really helps more than we may know.

Lily Kay

Date posted: 9w

@SomeoneToMe - Yeah I get that. I don't think anyone in my friend group will understand or relate, but I do get the sense that they will be supportive when I do feel comfortable enough opening up even though right now the idea of that is really scary. Thank you for commenting, I really appreciate having gotten to talk to you!

SomeoneToMe

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 9w

@Kay Kay Absolutely the same for me, i appreciate getting to talk to you as well. Having supportive friends is priceless, very happy to hear you have that. Opening up can be so hard for sure. I’m still working on that lol. Thank you again and have such a great day. If i can be any help navigating through the app, let me know. I’m not an expert but have learned a little bit 😁.

🍒Kk123🍒

Date posted: 9w

This is great but people who comment on this app don’t have to be in therapy through NOCD so be careful there is a lot of compulsions and seeking of reassurance constantly! I had to take a step back for my growth!

Lily Kay

Date posted: 9w

Thank you for the heads up! I will keep that in mind.

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