OCD Conqueror

I’m stronger than I would have ever imagined. My relationship with OCD (relationship OCD to be specific) is so much better, and I am getting to learn who I am all over again. I am a better friend to myself and others. I feel much more authentic. This is how I was able to do it: I committed to doing my exposures for 21 days, and it definitely had a large impact on my journey in becoming an OCD conqueror. I also attended session twice a week for an hour. Additionally, I am on Lexapro 10mg. This did not help me with anxiety much, but it definitely helped with my mood and happiness.

ozgeoz

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 5d

I'm so glad to hear ur progress in ROCD i have that theme as well and just got the ocd conqueror badge but dont feel very confident in my progress right now. Glad to hear you've seen a lot of success through your commitment that's fantastic!

Anonymous

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 5d

@ozgeoz Congrats! Why don’t you feel confident in your progress?

ozgeoz

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 5d

@Anonymous i think it's partially the classic imposter syndrome mixed with some other things. I have a hard time recognizing my own achievements and giving myself credit. And i've also been going through a bit of an ocd flare up which has caused extra tension in my relationship the past few days, making me feel like i'm taking a step backwards from my progress.

Anonymous

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 5d

@ozgeoz Maybe try to do your exposures every morning for a week. And try to have one that targets whatever your ocd flare up is. I have had multiple flare ups in the past week, but I think it’s more about getting out of them. The app Obsessless really helped me as well, because it is ai for people with ocd and makes you sit with stuff. That helps me feel more independent because when I am in a flare up I can go back to the present because of the app/AI bot

Anonymous

Date posted: 4d

being a better friend to yourself, that is HUGE! i hope you are remembering to celebrate that win alone 💗

torylynn84

Date posted: 5d

This is an amazing post. So much growth. Hope to have a similar experience when I start ERP next month. I’ve been diagnosed with OCD, and I have a strong suspicion that it’s the ROCD subtype primarily. I’m curious what an example of exposure for ROCD looks like. Would you be willing to give an example?

Anonymous

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 3d

@torylynn84 Of course. I can give 2. An exposure would be to IMAGINE a scenario (that can very well happen and would trigger you on a scale of less than 5/10). For example, I have a fear of people thinking I’m evil. So mine would be a new friend is replying to a text later than usual. I am replaying events, thinking of what I did wrong and how terrible they may think I am. So I say to myself “maybe they do think I’m a bad person. maybe this is proof I’m evil. I don’t have to figure that out right now. I can just keep living life” and continue to do that everyday until you don’t feel distressed at the activity. Really imagine opening up the phone and not receiving the text. Imagination is huge

Anonymous

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 3d

@Anonymous Example 2 - this would target my ocd in a romantic relationship. For example I break up with an ex and I am ruminating on whether I made the right choice, extremely fearful of regretting it. A show with 2 ex lovers triggers me. An exposure would be I intentionally watch the show, noticing any points that make me want to ruminate and think I made a mistake and become unsure again. I say to myself “maybe I am making the wrong decision. Maybe I will always regret it. I can sit with not knowing.

torylynn84

Date posted: 3d

@Anonymous Thank you for these examples!

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