For years I thought I had depression and anxiety and that was far from the truth. I’m so grateful for my therapist, ERP, and all of the NOCD resources that have helped me cope with everyday life so much more. 🥹 I can’t believe it!
You’re a testament that it’s possible!
@certainly uncertain Thank you so much 🥹
I pray everyday that this will also be my testimony! I know I got this, just some days are harder than others ❤️🩹
@Jupit3rxo I believe in you! There are still struggles many days but I feel more hopeful about my life and where it’s headed. You can do this! 🩷🩷🩷
Thank you for for that. I was curious what you meant by that because it’s very confusing to me sometimes which is which and what is generating what. Deep down I know that the OCD is the root of the problem, but the anxiety and depression causes almost constant doubt.
@CrappiePappy You’re welcome! It’s extremely confusing trying to figure out what’s driving your thoughts/what’s true and what’s not. What’s helped me so much with ERP has been sitting with the uncomfortable feeling of uncertainty and not knowing for sure what’s true and what’s not :”)
Great to hear you’ve made so much progress! If you don’t mind me asking, can you elaborate on not having depression and anxiety?
@CrappiePappy I’m sorry, I feel like I worded it wrong! It’s maybe not that I didn’t have them but that they were symptoms of my undiagnosed OCD. For years I was on and off of antidepressants and doing talk therapy but nothing was helping and I felt like something was wrong with me. But now doing ERP and being on Effexor has helped me so much in my overall day to day that I wish I would’ve known sooner but I’m glad I got my diagnosis when I did so I could get proper help. :)
@tylertopia I felt the same way with my generalized anxiety! It took me a decade before realizing it was my OCD causing it, and not that OCD was just one more thing. I'm so glad you figured this out for you and getting the help you need to feel better!!
So proud of you!!! Thank you for sharing this and spreading hope for a brighter day!
@CoreyD Thank you so much!! ☺️
Congratulations! 🎉
@Yvonne120 Thank you!!! 🥰
Very proud to share this title with you. Keep going and don’t let anyone, even the bully in the back of your head, to tell you otherwise. Only wish nothing but good health and amazing things to come your way. ❤️
@Jon :) Aw thank you so much! I’m proud of you and I wish nothing but good health and amazing things to come your way too!!! 🩷🩷🩷
The same thing happened with me and I can agree, I feel like I can breathe again with ERP and medication!! I’m so happy for you :))
@Mr. President Thank you, I’m happy for you too! :))
Congrats!!!
@Jrp1013 Thank you!!
I was recently diagnosed with ocd today & anxiety disorder. Can you guys tell me some intense symptoms you’ve had & how you cope with them ?
@ajisokay_ I hope you’re doing okay! It is a lot to deal with a new diagnosis. I know for me I was very overwhelmed when I found out. A few of my symptoms are panic attacks, crying, checking, seeking reassurance, and avoidance of situations. Honestly there are many but the biggest thing that has helped me is sitting with uncertainty, OCD craves certainty and having answers so forcing myself to not know (ex. Instead of asking “are they mad at me?” Or “do they hate me?” It’s saying “maybe they’re mad at me, maybe not.”) has helped tremendously.
Congratulations!! As hard as ERP can be sometimes, messages like this give me hope for the future. If you don't mind me asking, how long did it take before you noticed major results? I started about a month ago and have noticed some small changes - I know it takes a while but just trying to get a general idea. Thanks! 😊
@Anonymous Thank you! I was diagnosed in January and have been doing ERP twice a week for about 2 months. I will stay some days are more difficult than others but it is easier to catch myself when I want to do a compulsion or am seeking reassurance. I feel like before I was living my life in misery because I felt controlled by my thoughts but now I feel like I can work with them to do what works for me each day (delaying compulsions or trying to not do them completely). 😊
Congrats! Is it cool if I ask how you do this on the app? I’m inspired.
@Theeckmas Thank you, yes! Does NOCD have DM? I’m happy to answer any questions you have. :)
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