Year-end wins

This week was extremely hard for me as I was sick and my mind was full of intrusive thoughts and they were so hard to disregard. The thoughts were over arching but I did not engage in compulsions!

I let my daughter help me wrap Christmas presents. Ive never been able to let anyone help before.

Exercise is a big trigger for my OCD, and I signed up and am training for a half marathon! It’s been a really good exposure.

I flew in airplanes, stayed with in-laws, did big family events and boarded my dogs for almost a week and I haven’t done that for 3 years.

I’m still alive and trying.

This week I managed to do less reassurance questions to my loved ones

I started working with a therapist to help me get to a better place. The first step to a hopeful path of healing.

I managed to have one of the most magical and festive Christmases of my life despite my ocd being very extreme. I put the most amount of effort into making this Christmas festive and it paid off. At times it may not seem like it, but I've grown tremendously this past year

I started therapy today.

I cooked something with more than two or three ingredients. Haven't been up for more complicated recipes in a while.

I am trying my best to not respond my thoughts Hopefully i will improve this 😌

I got a haircut!

I just started doing side hustles to save up for my upcoming trip to Japan and I let go off the idea of the what ifs and jumped right in . I take it day by day , moment by moment . I also try to focus on my breath with things get rough . I deserve rest and break

I learned I need to stop trying to be perfect and depend on grace.

I attended a concert. It was so hard to follow thru because my home is my safe place. I really struggled but I went and had a good time. I feel I made some progress.

I’ve been my best self more and more lately.

I stayed home for the holidays and didn’t do any shows this month to prioritize my health for the first time in a while

For the first time this holiday season, I am truly giving myself rest

Firstly, so proud of everyone. I have been trying to eat a lot of stuff that used to scare me and even made chicken wraps at home!!! Chicken is one of my worst triggers and this was huge for me (it was yummy!)

Pushed myself through an anxious situation at a Christmas gathering.

I initiated a big conversation with my partner to allow me to open up about my intrusive thoughts I get about our relationship

My job has been a hug trigger. I should say a certain doctor and making mistakes. When he said something yesterday that i perceived as an error. I didn't engage in the ocd. Felt the anxiety and focus on info and next step rather than emotion.

I’ve recognised thoughts at OCD and kept them at bay

I have a habit of bringing things up too much and making it hard for my boyfriend by putting pressure on him, but this week I’ve been able to keep those thoughts and comments in

I've felt that im behind in most things but seeing people happy for new things made me move forward

I was able to keep my head above water at Christmas with family drama. Husband supported me. Definitely give praise to God for answered prayers.