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Survived this week somehow

Went to a networking event for my job. Had been ducking in-person events for about a year. I have no idea how I did but just happy to be fulfilling my work requirements again.

Gave myself grace through the mess.

Had a full on panic attack at work yesterday, showed up today for work!

Took an exam for law school and it felt good! I was really unwell mentally the day before but all my practice of meditation and staying in the moment paid of!

was able to handle a few unexpected triggers well!

Finally went back to college after having a serve spiral making me not wanting to go ^°^

Took on my fears and acted on things I wanted to act on (not that my OCD wanted me to act on) ❤️‍🩹🎉😊

I ate food today

I asked for help and extra support when I needed it!

finally got thru the week

I caught a spiral a couple of days ago and took measures to help me identify in the future.

Started medication this week. Felt like I should have done this years ago. Struggling with lots of contradictory/ruminating thoughts. Trying my best not to think about how many years of my life I could’ve gained back if I’d started earlier. And/but trying my best not to think this will magically solve all my problems, after years of no solutions.

I am learning to sit with my anxiety and not investigate the “why”

Ended my therapy session early today because I’ve been managing OCD symptoms better overall now and only needing minor tweaks.

been progressing on accepting I might have OCD without falling into meta OCD compulsions

I got a j o b

Did some exposures in therapy that I thought I could never do!

I went to a coffee shop after school yesterday without worrying about homework the whole time!

The last few days have been louder OCD days (sometimes it be like that!), but despite the waves of discomfort/int. thoughts/etc. I've still done the things that *I* want to do. Rumination, avoidance, and checking (looking for certain emotions or sensations) are sneaky compulsions that can creep up when OCD gets noisy. I've been so much more aware of the pull of these compulsions and have been able to quickly recognize when I'm starting to step into the mental compulsion spiral. Have the last few days felt amazing? No, AND I've still shown up for myself. I'm continuously reminded that OCD recovery is so much more about how you handle the hard days, not the absence of them. 🩷

I accepted myself and congratulated myself for doing so well and persevering despite all the chaos and negative self talk/intrusions!! We are not our thoughts!!! <3 sending luv to everyone out there struggling!!

Felt a bit more like myself yesterday and less focused on my HOCD. Been able to talk back to my ocd a bit better without fully spiraling

It's really about not doing the mental battles withmyself as much the past couple weeks. Was trying to explain it to someone and thought of OCD being like Fight Club, all the parts of myself fighting one another, endlessly, no matter what, even when I'm exhausted. But I think I'm finally learning to sit down and take breaks from the fight. And put down the boxing gloves or whatever, and maybe even leave the ring entirely for a bit to enjoy doing some other things fully and completely. Though a bit ago I had thought I'd lost myself completely and there was nothing left. I thought I was just an empty shell of a person taken over by years of OCD. But I just needed to reconnect to myself and my loved ones. And I'm just doing whatever and trying to be present instead of trying to figure it out. And forgiving myself when I notice I've been unproductive, wasting time redoing things and not getting done what needs to get done. I'm just moving on and saying it's ok. I think giving myself some compassion. Though I'd thought that would never happen either. And that even if I managed to do it, it wouldn't help. But keep doing the steps long enough and it starts making a difference, slowly. A little bit at a time. -putting this post here and only editing to fix errors twice is also a win!

I had a few moments this week where I was able to just sit with the anxiety and what ifs of my OCD.

I did progress cleaning my room and folding clothes.

Reduced the intensity of a complusion

I stopped myself from engaging in some repetitive body movements quicker and without having to talk myself through it several times this week. That's a huge gain for me and I smiled at myself when I realized I was doing this more naturally

I found some time to practice self care

I had doubts and felt compelled to send a text, but I asked myself "do I have to do it now, or can I do it later?" Turns out I didn't really want or need to text, it was just an urge after some thoughts. This happened a few times and I just kept at my current activity. I feel so much better that I didn’t feel controlled by those bouts of anxiety. Challenging myself to delay my urge with thoughts like "okay, well I'll complete my current task first, then I can think about that" instead of immediately picking up the phone when I felt anxiety has a triple awesome effect! I didn't bother the person I felt compelled to text, I didn't give into a feeling of guilt, and I kept on track with what I wanted to do. Woohoo!!

Acted on what I believed or knew was best instead of acting out of anxiety and urgency like the world will collapse if I don’t do something

I started therapy, and reached out to my friends and family. I'm breaking out of my self imposed isolation.

I have such massive dental phobia.! But finally went in to the dentist today! 😭🙏🏼

Worked and wrote my novel, even though OCD loves to make it hard

Have been on flight or fight for 2 months and haven’t stopped working. The past two days I got upset with ocd and said F** you and have been letting the thoughts float around knowing it’s fake news and I have a life to live!

Finished my first week back on Prozac. Has been up and down but I reached out to friends and took some pressure off myself while I get used to it again. And I slept properly at last.

I've started to get more active again, even though I feel exhausted, I feel ok. :)

I feel reduced social fear from where it was before beginning ERP and I'm also more at peace with dirt and debris getting on my feet.

Yesterday at the gym OCD was telling me a lot of hateful things about myself. But I was able to recognize that it was OCD! So that means it may not be true. And that was a big deal for me.

Joined NOCD and am starting my healing journey

Got my first conquerer

Took my second assessment test thingy and numbers went down. I do feel better