Something Positive

I’ve only posted here once and deleted the app for a while, and I still struggle daily with my OCD. In the past two years or so though, I have improved a significant amount despite oftentimes still finding it hard to feel the significance. One thing I have realized, is that unplugging from social media completely other than apps I can easier curate like substack and Youtube has helped tremendously, along with journaling. Keeping my screen time low and avoiding things like ChatGPT (which I had a big problem with for a while, that thing is a reassurance vacuum) has allowed me to better fight against my compulsions and/or Pure O. The one thing I’m lacking is a support system, but I am finally more comfortable with leaving my house and I’m taking steps to get myself back out into the world in hopes that I can get a job with adequate enough insurance to get proper treatment and maybe make some friends. I just wanted to vent I guess in a positive way, because I’m more prone to pessimism by nature. Don’t give up on yourselves, a small win is still a win. Reminding myself of that too.

Brad1991

Date posted: 9w

Its interesting that pessimism is the one thing that all of us with OCD have, irrespective of our themes. It’s what I like to call the what if factor. But transformation begins to happen when you start to use the what if factor to your benefit! What if I’m actually ok? What if therapy does work? What if I can do this? What if better days are to come? It can be pretty powerful!

kalopsiia

Date posted: 8w

@Brad1991 I really like the way you put that, thank you!

vgb

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 8w

@Brad1991 Yes!!!!! What if everything turns out great? What if I have a happy day? What if my kids are healthy and happy???????

Hennessy

Date posted: 9w

i'm here if you ever wanted to talk , I feel like I'm kinda in a similar boat Learning to go outside and meeting new people I'm 25 with no friends I let OCD control my life trying to take it back

kalopsiia

Date posted: 8w

@Hennessy I just turned 24, so I totally get where you’re coming from. I sometimes feel like I’ve missed out on what everyone says are “the best years” but I’ve come to believe that’s not true at all! We’re still quite young and we can still do and be whatever we want, OCD doesn’t get to take that away from us🫶🏻 I’m here if you ever want to talk as well :)

pureolife

Date posted: 9w

All of that sounds really positive! Keep it up!

kalopsiia

Date posted: 8w

@pureolife thank you! 🫶🏻

Newerthannewb82

Date posted: 9w

Thank you. 😊

kalopsiia

Date posted: 8w

@Newerthannewb82 🫶🏻

keaaa4

Date posted: 8w

That sounds really great I am happy for you!! And I found this really helpful bc I have deleted social media and was feeling a bit outcasted bc everyone had tiktok or instagram but this made me feel a lot better about it, less alone.

kalopsiia

Date posted: 8w

@keaaa4 I am glad it made you feel less alone🫶🏻 it’s definitely hard because society has become so online centric, but I find myself enjoying things/hobbies I used to a lot more and my IRL good friendships haven’t suffered because I’m not online in the same way :) quality over quantity in friendships has helped me a lot mentally.

Nica

Date posted: 8w

Fantastic work!

kalopsiia

Date posted: 8w

@Nica thank you! 🫶🏻

Moana2022

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 8w

I love this, super inspiring!! Thank you for sharing!

Thornhill

Date posted: 8w

Wonderful post. So glad you're improving, keep using your tools! It's a tough fight but we can do hard things! Drink water, get sleep, do the things 🌻

kalopsiia

Date posted: 8w

@Thornhill Thank you for the encouragement! 🫶🏻☀️

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