Conquering OCD

My life is different from when I first started NOCD therapy because I now have the tools and practice needed to maneuver around everyday OCD challenges. It used to be awful for me, being stuck in repetitive thoughts hours on end. Restricting my eating, moving things to make them perfectly symmetrical or arranged in order. Planning things to a T, worrying about future mistakes and just draining all the good spirit out of myself drowning in thoughts. It made life so difficult, feeling like I was solely surviving rather than living and enjoying my life. Now I can officially say, with the amazing help of my therapist and ERP, I’m able to manage and defeat the bully of OCD that’s constantly in my head everyday. Yes some days are harder than others, and yes do I notice the OCD bully trying to creep up on me at times causing me to feel scared or anxious or feel the need to seek reassurance. But now I’m capable of seizing the moment, process what’s going on what’s happening, ease my anxiety and chaotic wired mind and make decisions that allow me to move forward and continue taking steps in my everyday life. Not allowing the OCD bully to take control of my mind, actions and overall me. I know it’s a forever battle and it surely is extremely difficult. But with the tools, support and guidance I’ve been given, that bully no longer stands a chance. The OCD bully exists, always will. But I can assure you coming from someone who thought the whole world was dooming them everyday and would never be capable of truly living life, you can succeed against and defeat OCD. Every single one of you is capable of conquering, succeeding and doing what is necessary to defeat the OCD bully in our minds as daunting as it may seem. You can become able to get to the point where even when that OCD bully is doing everything in its power to make you feel pinned, you can manage and handle it in ways that allow you to genuinely live and not only live but enjoy and be courageous in your life. I love, support and am cheering each one of you on. If you can defeat that annoying voice of OCD in your head you can do and overcome just about anything. You can achieve living, rather than just surviving. And that my OCD people is the most valuable and priceless thing you can achieve. Love you all!