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- Teddyboo
- Date posted
- 4y ago
Thank you sooooo very much for your response. It is incredibly wonderful to connect to people who have been there, and know what it is like to be in the throes of a spike. You are right that it is not easy, but it will be ok. It always passes, always!
Thank you Daffodil! A big hug back to you too. I can totally relate with your comment about that this is real this time - it’s so wild how OCD can do that in our minds. And, we all know nothing has changed other than increased anxiety and the fact that the thoughts increase in intensity when that anxiety increases. One would think that knowledge would take us out of the spiral, but it doesn’t all the time. Sometimes we just have to ride it out and do our best all the while keeping faith it will get better. All the best to you!!
After a very bad day with my OCD your comment helped a lot thank you
Been there! I have great days or weeks followed by what feels like total regression. The ups and downs are hard and it can be hard to even enjoy the ups knowing a down is around the corner. I’m sorry your OCD is acting up again. But it also sounds like you’re very self aware of the cycle and what you have to do. It won’t be easy, but you’ve got this!
The way you've described that Is so similar it's almost as if I've written it! It's great you have the understanding of your disorder to kind of predict the recovery . I recently experienced a relapse and I've had to come home. I struggle with false memories and each time I relapse and im like "no this is different this is real" each time I'm convinced I'll never get better even though I do. A big hug from someone who gets it we can do this.
You hang in there! One day at a time my friend. It will get better!
Hi everyone, how are you doing? It’s been a really long time since I’ve posted on here. I still remember at the beginning of this year (in January) I had gotten my ocd diagnosis. After that I did ERP and I did get better thankfully. Started doing mindfulness and being present in the moment. 11 months on I feel better than I was at the beginning. Yes there are times where it is tough, but after the rain there is always a sunshine Right now I feel like I’m relapsing, but the truth is ocd isn’t something that goes away… it’s something that will always be a part of you. You just need to learn to accept it. Sometimes when we get better we forget that ocd is still there, that’s when we get caught off guard. This is a reminder to myself first, always continue to be consistent with ERP. By the way, has anyone got any advice for when ocd themes/symptoms resurface again? Thanks!
How’s everyone doing? I’ve had 2 really great days followed by today where the intrusive thoughts and anxiety have come back a little. Sigh. It’s such a non-linear journey. Curious how everyone else has been?
Hi friends, feeling (very) sad recently. I had a flare up recently and going through it is just really tough. I was in a decent place prior and I’ve lost my footing because of some stress amongst other things. But I guess I’m just looking for some encouragement, I’ve been feeling a little discouraged since the intrusive thoughts are a little more often. I know it’ll get better but it’s just been tough. Send love ❤️🩹
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