Take a victory lap 🏆

I started working on a new exposure and felt well enough to move on from the previous one (which was my very first exposure)! ERP seems to work but I’m nervous for the other more distressing themes though my therapist is very supportive and I trust she will help me navigate this! Positive vibes!

Started nocd! Had my first session and feeling proud of myself for getting myself the care I need.

Had a HUGE exposure. I was able to have my first physical in 10 years. Amazing I got it done. Only part I haven't completed is getting my blood drawn yet. I chose to do it a different day.

Did my first exposure in a long time with my new NOCD therapist. Made it through it and made it through a week of lots of anxiety! My OCD wanted me to go back to an old compulsion for comfort but I resisted.

I started teaching elementary schoolers this week. When my POCD was much worse, I would not have thought that was possible

I am doing a better job of catching myself in a compulsion and trying to ride out the anxiety. Also feeling like I am doing a better job of self acceptance.

I’ve healed from 75% of health anxiety and OCD over the last 5 years

I talked myself through what I call an OCD loop. It's where I rewind something I read on TV and say it until I feel I said it in enough time. I was able to let go and not let anxiety take over and stop the loop.

I booked my first session. I’m nervous but excited!

For the week, I've completed doing 1 hour on consistent ERP exercises each day 🙂

I started! That’s it, but it’s huge for me.

I gave myself a little grace and didn't beat myself up harshly for having obsessions. Just let it be and said what happens happens.

Well, I learned that I have ocd maybe a week ago, and in a few hours I have my first call with NOCD. I read about ERP and have been noticing my obsessions , and choosing not to do my compulsions (not perfectly).

My therapist and I decided to meet every three weeks now because I’m feeling more confident in my ability to use my ERP and mindfulness skills to live my life without OCD in the drivers seat!

I drove home from work basically without any anxiety/intrusive thoughts getting in the way!

I was able to stay in the kitchen while my boyfriend was cooking with knives with no compulsions. I started to get anxious at the end but I did really well!!!

I have been in ERP therapy for almost 6 months. It’s been challenging for sure but I just met my first full accomplishment. I have many more to achieve. I was so nervous to find out if I had skin cancer. I’ve had 5 appts and the last biopsy just came back with no serious issues. I am skin cancer free for now! I encourage everyone to def stick with ERP. As hard as it is, it works, trust me. I had never been to a dermatologist and I’m 61. Keep going, you can do this!!

I was able to sit by the pool on a blanket for a few minutes with my daughter and dog. I was anxious and will need to practice this more, but this was the first time I’ve done that after a near drowning incident with my dog in November.

I applied for volunteering at the library (social anxiety win)

This week, I did a better job of deciding which thoughts to give attention to and which to ignore

I have ROCD and this week started making plans to propose to my partner. Feels like a huge step away from the shackles OCD has had me in!

I had a WEEK. Spiked and reared its ugly head. I worked through it and used my skills. I came out on the other side. Today I can breathe. I feel above it. I'm deciding not to give it validity and deprive it. I recognize what it tries to do. Thankful for a good day.

I went to bed early every night this week 🙌🏾

I didn’t break up with my boyfriend when my ROCD flared up

I introduced extra exposures to do independently outside of sessions on my most difficult topic!

Started NOCD therapy!!! :)

When I'm in rumination loop, I can apply what I learned from ERP. and that stops my brain from ruminating further!

My win this week is allowing myself to take the week off from work. And going full throttle on purging and organizing every room, closet and drawer. It's been years in the waiting. I am over the moon with my results. And relieved of al the clutter that I was able to donate.

After so much therapy and hard work, I am feeling like I can resist the urge to engage with my OCD thoughts for the most part. I know my OCD comes in seasons, so I will accept when it starts to get hard again, but for now I can celebrate and enjoy this season for what it is. I can enjoy moments more easily. ❤️ Shout out to anyone in a tough time.... We all have them, you are not alone!

Started sessions this week. It’s been a hard week and I have felt exhausted, worried, and anxious but I know it will be worth it. And it’s helpful to see I’m not alone

started my medication this week for the first time, had many ups and downs and lots of exposure therapy from a breakup. but i think things are looking up again

I was able to open up about my experience with ocd in one of my classes when we were talking about mental health. It felt really comforting to be heard and supported in that moment <3

I’m proud that I started this journey with NOCD— my anxiety is definitely a bit worse as I’m facing everything for the first time but I have faith it will improve with ERP!

I did a networking event and put myself out there! I also had some days of no rumination!

I had a pretty substantial ocd and panic spike, went on a jog to release some of the discomfort, and still got to work the next morning and told ocd content to get lost while I focused on my tasks. It was difficult but I didn’t let ocd get in my way despite intense anxiety

My insight is definitely improving. Doing NOCD therapy is helping me work out a lot of confusing things about my experience, even before having done any exposures.

I started my new job this week. I am really proud of my self for being uncomfortable 💪

My OCD is apart of me, she’s always there, either as a bully or a protector. Today, I no longer allow her to dictate what I do with my life. NOCD has given me my life back ♥️

Yesterday I skipped checking if on of the bathroom windows was closed, and skipped checking the front door. I’ve been doing pretty well for a month or a month and a half by not checking my bedroom windows and the garage doors and lights so I hope it’ll stay like this. Good luck to you all as well.

Made great progress in battling nighttime ocd resisted some intrusive thoughts and had a week of good sleep! Been able to ride out anxiety for the first time and not beating myself up for my ocd.

I never have any wins ocd has won against me. I guess up

Had my first therapy session this week!

I learned that OCD wants 100% certainty and tried just letting my anxiety exist at work by not asking some questions to check if I did things right and letting other questions just sit there and asking them later than I normally would. It’s still a struggle and I’m terrified that I’m letting myself make serious mistakes but I want to change so there we go

After my first visit , I felt heard aligned and empowered . Today I was able to “ JUST BE “ . I was able to time block without feeling defeated or over critical . Mission was accomplished ! To say I’m grateful is an understatement.

I did my first exposure today and I learned about myself. I'm happy that I am on my way to feeling better.😄🙋

I started to explore the possibility that I’m neurodivergent and find validation in my research and self reflections

started therapy! had a good week at a new job! slept through the night ALMOST EVERY NIGHT!

I didn't let OCD stand in my way of going outside and having a nice walk

I have really enjoyed using this app it’s help to better understand myself

Won didn't do compulsion! 🙏 Finally/

I was able to accept that not everything, even measurements or directions, can be perfect. And as long as you try your best thats all you can do. This ironically saved me from a lot of stress!!

Was able to handle an unexpected event yesterday which was my van not coming to pick me up for the NETS program because it didn’t get through that I was coming yesterday

I had a slow ramp up of intrusive thoughts and anxiety leading up to a company out of office event yesterday. Friday night the night before the event I hit an 8 or a 9. I really leaned into to just accepting the fear the anxiety just not fighting it or wishing it away. Sitting with the distress, acknowledging it, and not feeding it. Within a couple hours I was back at a manageable level of anxiety. I had never spiked like that and come back down the same day without canceling, avoidance, or reassurance. Yesterday at the event I had a wonderful experience. Ive always felt defenseless against the feeling of anxiety so I get anticipatory anxiety. Afraid of it starting because Ive never been able to get it to stop. Instead I accepted it .... like the scene in Talladega Nights where Ricky's dad has him drive with the cougar im the car to get his mojo back. Today I feel some ambient anxiety again which is mildly discouraging but I am focusing on this win ... I feel like its big ... it makes me hopeful. Ive been optomistic since I started this therapy but this just felt like validation ... or vindication ... I feel like I am on the right path! 💪

May God help us fight our battle against OCD. Jesus loves y'all. John 3:16-17 Acts 4:12

I went out by myself today, to the beach. I loved it, I wasn’t anxious at all, at least I tried not to act like it. I made friends there, they’re good people :))

I was able to get over my ROCD for the first time and avoid compulsions when things felt incredibly scary. i sat through the discomfort and fought against the fear!

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I totally get that! Are you doing therapy through NOCD?

Tomorrow will be my 5th ERP sesh and it was a tough challenge this past week to help with my intrusive thoughts ocd. This type of therapy is still very new and can be quite uncomfortable but I’m trying my best. Some days it feels like it’s working, others I’m not so sure. But at the end of the day I’m proud of myself for trying something different.

Started doing ERP again after stopping for weeks. It's made things significantly easier. I don't plan on stopping again

I went and did something unplanned for the first time in quite a while. Just went to go see a friend without even knowing that was going to happen that day. Usually I want to know who what when where why how, but I just said "That's something I want to do, so I'm going to do it." Also I've been doing way better than I anticipated after the passing of my dog. I thought I wouldn't even be able to get out of bed, but I've managed to go to work every day. Still having some moments here and there, but that's fine.

I don't win, ocd does

I went to my friends house, I am resisting a lot of extential OCD and I fixed my sleep schedual! I am not VERY proud of them only the last part but I know I'm doing the right thing.

I thought about victory nap🤣🤣

I don't have any I think

Had my first meeting with an NOCD therapist

Im proud my 3 year old son got into pre k its a new start for him and I couldn't be more excited 🙃

I’m able to identify and stop compulsions :)