A better life while having OCD is possible.

At my worst I felt like it was a wrap for me. I genuinely believed I’d never be able to be a normal person again or have a normal life. But here I am, feeling 10x better and slowly regaining control of my life again. I’ve started dating again, working out consistently, studying and feeling optimistic about the future. Still have my moments, as we all know OCD is chronic and will always be around. But that voice that was at MAX volume inside of my mind, is now very low and very easy to ignore most of the time. It’s an ongoing process, but compared to where I was and where I am now it’s a night and day difference. It can be done, good luck to you all 🤞🏾🍀

kissie

Date posted: 3d

just got this app & this was one of the first posts im seeing! this brings me so much hope thank u :,)

Amilton

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 3d

@kissie Thats the main reason why I decided to share this, so thank you for letting me know it helped you. Good luck 🍀, you got this 🤞🏾

kissie

Date posted: 3d

@Amilton thank u dear it means a lot 🥹🥹

Anonymous

Date posted: 3d

OCD doesn’t have to always be around.

Amilton

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 3d

@Anonymous I do hope to reach the level where I can go days/weeks without feeling it. I’ve heard that people do reach that level. I meant always around more in a chronic sense, meaning there’s no cure for it. Like you can make that voice so low where it’s barely even noticeable but not totally mute it forever.

Teddyboo

Date posted: 3d

That is incredible and you should be so proud of yourself! It is hard work, but it does work and there is another side to those times when we feel our worst. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing your message!

Amilton

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 3d

@Teddyboo Thank you for the support, I appreciate it !

Boognish

Date posted: 2d

I’m so happy for you!! This is monumental and I’m glad you recognize that—it’s not like we didn’t fight hard! Trauma has brought me back to the OCD loop I once conquered; I beat it once and I hope to beat it again. Your post reminded me what it is we fight for :)

Amilton

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2d

@Boognish Thank you, I appreciate it. I’m sorry you’re caught back in the loop. But like you said, you did it once and you’ll do it again. It should be easier this time around. Good luck 🍀

Mackenzie - ...

User type: Staff

Date posted: 2d

Congratulations!

Hello777

Date posted: Yesterday

Hi! I was just wondering if you were ever dealing with any past trauma that you had to disengage from or not make yourself feel guilty about in order to move forward? This is what I am dealing with and I am seeing a trauma-informed therapist. I was just wondering if this was ever a part of your issue and you have learned and are continuing to learn how to put it behind you and not let it get to you? I feel that a lot of my OCD comes from this trauma response. Only if you feel comfortable to share. Thank you!! I hope I wasn’t asking too much here. This is not directed at you personally with anything that you wrote, just regarding overcoming things! Thank you!! 🙏🙏

Amilton

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: Yesterday

@Hello777 Not sure if it’s the same type of trauma, but I did go through something similar where I had to forgive myself for things in the past. My OCD was really latching onto those and I’d ruminate about it for days, it was very stressful and overwhelming. Acknowledging that I am not perfect and that I made mistakes and that I’ve grown and evolved into a different person and slowly allowing myself to internalize that helped me a lot. OCD demands perfection and that’s just not possible. Hope this helps and good luck on your journey, you got this 🍀💪🏾

Hello777

Date posted: Yesterday

@Amilton Thank you VERY much!! I really appreciate your response!! Best wishes to you too!!! 🙏💖💖

#happiness

Date posted: 2d

Congrats!

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