Celebrate your wins 🌟

Not seeking validation for the decisions I make. I’m constantly worrying over whether I made the right or wrong decision and mapping out all of the available consequences from my choices, it’s exhausting! But this week I’ve focused on making my choice and trusting myself.

Completed 2 weeks of abilify today. And 2 weeks of IOP. Started journaling seriously this time and have been sleeping without having to be on my phone for hours. Intrusive thoughts are quieting significantly and have been blunted and boring for me. Excited to see how much better it can get.

Being more aware of when my symptoms are taking me away from the present moment. Like, "right now I feel agitated, and that's making it hard to pay attention to my co-workers trying to relay important info." It's been hard for me to have that self-awareness.

Prevented myself from "googling" for reassurance for 2 days (so far 💪 gonna see how long I can keep it up)

I’ve been consistently stopping myself from ruminating, and the difference between it and how much time I was spending ruminating (with the accompanying anxiety) is night and day.

went out and joined a protest. i find it scary to go outside, so actually doing something im afraid will go wrong helps me realize that its okay to live life

Recently I’ve been tolerating stressful thoughts better without reassuring myself

First time in a year this past week felt “lighter “ I’m only on my soon to be 4th session of ERP but I do feel like it’s helping. 🙏 Just want everyone to know even on the hard days there is always some light and you’re not alone!

Trying to practice every day things don’t need to be perfect or just right. Ex) Not dwelling on text messages I send for spelling as long as the point still gets across.

I'm able to focus more on breathing and relaxing right before I fall asleep, and my sleep quality is leagues better than it used to be. I'm able to take naps consistently now and wake up naturally. One of my themes revolves around the fear of being "depressed' or "wasting too much time" instead of doing something productive, but my better sleep and positive mindset helps me get rid of those thoughts more easily now. It's great and everyone here deserves to sleep good

my win is that i discovered i have OCD and joined NoCD to start ending this cycle!

Began my journey . Feel support from loved ones. Looking foward to tackling things this week

Started Journaling and practicing ERP. The intrusive thoughts are really starting to recede and for the first time in a long time they do not make me CRY!!!!!!!

Are some food I’ve been nervous to eat and it was really delicious. Doing lots of things daily that make me nervous and learning I can handle that feeling and nothing bad happens. Practicing defusing the scary thoughts about medical stuff I’m having to do this week.

Had a little spiral today, but then noticed I wasn't as anxious as previous spirals. That made me smile :) Erp is changing my life. Progress over perfection!

I went to New York City and road the subway! I even put my bare hand on the pole!

Practiced doing my exposures and tolerating the discomfort and leaning into the sensations. Also tried not to engage with the thoughts and kept moving on with life

A usual trigger of mine didn't spark a reaction for me. If anything, I was more nervous that OCD didn't show up like I was expecting it to.

Feeling more alive! Being so much more present and not catastrophizing events like i used to. feeling more grounded and observing my mood swings as just that, rather than paying too much attention to my emotions as truth. looking at the more practical truths in life and focusing on reality better. accepting myself where im at, actually having moments of positivity and ability to see growth, and feeling more mature and thankful. the thoughts don't seem as loud or controlling. they don't stick like they always do. being more mindful about what i need and how to regulate anxiety especially through breathing. i am hoping this lasts!

I had an episode and it only lasted a day instead of weeks or months. Getting better and better.

Quality of life has improved massively since working with my therapist Gail. The reason I’m still here.

I went to therapy today and I felt horrible before but great after

I delayed having compulsions!

I have no wins, ocd has won erp cbt actdoes not work the anxiety and rumination is too horrible I can't recover I'm too horrible of a person and my thoughts are worse than anyone elses

Joined nocd and had my first therapy session! Feeling proud of myself and glad I found support.

Haven’t texted my therapist in 3 days regarding compulsions. Have little to no anxiety and am able to go w idk. Just struggling to find my identity.