End your week with a win

I’ve been crushing it at my job and I’ve realized how much more I appreciate the small interactions with people way more than I did before ocd!

I signed up to begin therapy

Some of my checking compulsions are starting to ease through ERP

I talked to my boss about some of the mental health struggles I am going through right now. We worked together to prioritize my work and take some unnecessary things off my plate. I feel a weight lifted off of me and I can focus on my day job as well as my OCD recovery.

Listening to my body when it’s telling me it needs to recover, rather than pushing through and trying to accomplish everything.

I hardly noticed this week when things weren’t aligned!

Made time for myself when I felt I needed it and canceled plans if I had do. This helped my symptoms because typically I put others ahead of myself. I was able to do self care and take better care of my environment! ❤️ I was also sure not to self isolate and invite visitors when my house was not perfectly clean.

Officially been 1 year since my bad bad last episode! This has been the longest period free in the past 5 years!

I have begun to realize my triggers and learning that for me to get better , I have to be doing more values based stuff . I also notice an uptick in symptoms when I am alone .

I signed up for therapy

I have been spending time on my values even when my OCD is screaming at me

It’s been a really bad week for OCD, but I’ve also changed my relationship with intrusive thoughts. Since I’m an OCD Conqueror and have been here for so long, I feel ashamed and guilty that it’s taken me years to come to this conclusion. But it’s still something

3 weeks ago I felt as though I had conquered my OCD, a week later it reminded me not to get so cocky. In the last 2 weeks I haven't felt as good as 3 weeks ago but, I am progressively getting better and learned through this, thats practicing ERP more is important, daily is best, and that the path to victory is not always a straight one. I will keep at this and trust the process 😁

I accepted uncertainty IN a dream! I was feeling anxious inside a dream and I responded with “maybe, maybe not.”

I see my OCD for what it is and can clearly see it's tricks. I'm now able to shift my focus for the most part, and not get stuck as much in a OCD loop. Also I'm going to learn a trade. Going to put my obsessive brain 🧠 to good use lol.

I prioritized my boundaries and myself for once

I was able to finally push myself to go to the doctor, get my meds refilled, and even advocate for myself to get a full panel blood test for my own peace of mind. (Ive never gotten one before and have always been scared or embarrassed to). And now I know my blood type too!

I haven't been checking my car everyday now. it's been 3 days since I have

Did a hard form of ERP today…though I did end up backtracking after the appointment to make myself feel fine. I feel bad. But I will keep working on my fears.

I've been more observant about my compulsions and obsessions and actually attempting to not give in.

I attended a sporting event with a large crowd and a business lunch!

I’ve been more open with talking to my partner about my thoughts and compulsions instead of hiding it!

I took an extended solo trip! I couldn’t have done it without the help and exposure work of my therapist. We’ve been working through many things this year and it all helped to have the best time possible. OCD also took this trip with me; however I was able to put ERP to work to help navigate the new thoughts on this trip. I wasn’t perfect, but I am darn proud of what I did (or didn’t do)!

I had really intense intrusive thoughts the other night when going to sleep but was able to get through it and sleep restfully 🙌🏻

My boyfriend has really appreciated the support group for family members and loved ones, and I am grateful it’s helping him and our relationship

I allowed the past conversations in my head to replay as they liked and the uncertainty about how they went didn't send me spiraling.

This past weekend i had an open door to take a crack at myself with family. The joke would’ve been pretty funny actually. However, part of my therapy/self-compassion is to avoid that very thing. So while i started to utter my joke, i stopped and said no, my therapist would advise against it and i agree. Some said oh come on, go for it, but one said “you’ve got a good therapist it sounds like, listen to that voice”. I couldn’t agree more. It was a very proud moment for me to hold back negativity about myself. And no, i didn’t use the joke on anybody else lol. Though i considered it🤣.

I started therapy here!

-checked my family into a bermuda cruise -traveled 4 hours to see a broadway play by the skin of my teeth -carpooled with my friend to a party -OCD didn’t make me spend 10000000 hours packing for a week long trip

I delayed compulsions and practiced my ERP. Started trying for focus on one day at a time and the present moment rather than scary doomsday what ifs about the future

I quit sugar and focus is getting better :)

I did the dishes today! I’ve been stuck in such a spiral of intrusive thoughts that have left me neglecting my tasks. I’m trying to break out of it! Next step is laundry. Hopefully

I have Just Right OCD… and one of the issues that comes up is with my planner (that I have to get custom printed). If I don’t write just right… I just can’t use it until the next week. My therapist has been having me work on this, different colors, imperfections… Today… one of my kids got a bit of spaghetti sauce on it. I was waiting for the emotion to come, the anxiety, and in something like that the compulsion to buy a replacement with money I don’t have. That feeling didn’t come. And the peace of that moment brought me to tears, because that is so huge for me!

I finished my a levels!

As a Contamination OCD person, being able to walk into a room, use the skills and function “normally” was huge.

Doing better than ever!! Yes, I still get caught up at times, but what I didn’t know for years about how to handle thoughts, etc., I now understand, and that’s helping me. I now know the key is to do nothing…no response to these thoughts…they’re like clouds in the sky..it’s hard to do at times, believe me, but I’m doing so much better! It’s time to let go of anything that stresses me, as I’ve been through so much already.

Celebrated 5 years sober! And seeing how I’ve gone from old ways of unhealthy coping or running away to compulsively dumping convos on my husband and best friend. So trying new erp to not confess to them every day all day.

This week I made bread and realized I spent a whole day by myself without having a episode

I went to my eye appointment and made it through without a panic attack! :)

Instead of staying in, I ran errands, spent time with my neighbor, went for a walk!

i finally explained my intrusive thoughts to me therapist. for weeks ive felt anxious at the idea of explaining my thoughts bc of how embarrassed my ocd makes me feel.

I’ve been working on my hoarding this week and have made great progress in clearing my truck, my bedroom, the living room, the dining room and some other small issues. My hubby was inspired to do a few things too! It feels so nice to have done this!

I went to a young adult gathering and didn’t avoid 💪

When stayed at my brothers to get away from parents and I am a agoraphobic and went in to fedex by myself

I've been working this week a lot on ERP it has not been easy a lot of victories but also some fall throus But hopefully growing

An event that used to trigger horrible OCT symptoms happend this week at work...3 times. Some symptoms popped up, but they were way more manageable than they were 3 months ago. It's so validating to see the results and benefits of all that effort!!

I have had pretty intense moments that have almost led to all out spirals, but yesterday I felt God pull me out of a moment within 20 seconds of walking in the door to my wife which saved our whole night, praise God! I've had some spirals this last week but I'm seeing that each one can actually be a learning moment to see just what OCD wants to do to me: ruin my life and my peace. But I say to OCD, "you can't have me."

Became an OCD conqueror! 

Second week of NOCD therapy! Also, I faced my anxieties head on and (imperfectly) did my best to experience uncertainty without seeking self-assurance

I have been able to talk back to my ocd more!

Lots of exposure

Faced scary things everyday - even when I faced a scare I didn’t go back to avoiding like I was!

Been living by my values this week even though I’m currently experiencing a big spike 💪

Noticed, acknowledged and discussed with my therapist a sneaky ocd thought. I wasn’t allowing it to be there without engaging so it’s a good first step in the right direction even when it feels like 2 steps back

I’ve been exercising more which has helped me have less negative OCD spirals.

I sat with uncomfortable feelings and intrusive thoughts while I was at a party with new people. I wanted to run away and hide so badly, but I used my defusion techniques and was able to get through it! I

Im still in one piece and not in a mental health crisis and or facility as I am dealing with potential job loss in the near future and the death of 2 family members ontop of having ocd and other health conditions. I went to work everyday and made it through so thats a win for me.

I have been having a great summer! And my 1 month old kitten is doing fantastic!!

Recognizing my sneaky OCD thoughts for what they are and practicing non engagement, even when it feels really hard and is screaming at me

Woke up for another day! That’s a win.

I had one of those mild inconveniences that used to send me into a spiral or a complete meltdown (especially when my anxiety had been building over time), but not only did I sit with the anxiety of it and get through without a bad reaction, I didn’t even realize until the next morning that I handled an issue that would have usually ruined my whole day. It was such a small thing but it felt like a huge win!

Was at the airport and didn't check to see if I lost my wallet once 😎.

My main obsession went into remission this week with ERP.

I have been training myself to remember that it’s ok to feel uncomfortable and have intrusive thoughts

I’ve down progress in session by reaching Conquer status on my ASI!

I’ve noticed my heart palpitations and haven’t immediately gone into panic mode about what they could mean — I’ve just observed them and resisted the urge to go into my usual pattern!

I just joined! Step 1 🤗

Waiting for the day I feel okay again it comes and goes I just want to be able to live and work and do stuff and not worry about anything

i haven’t checked if my front door is locked for a whole day, which is good because usually i check 20-30 times a day

Exercised 5/7 days last week & practiced my violin EVERY day!

Been doing very good with my exposures despite everything going on in my life :,3 im also spiritually doing very well and was lucky enough to get two new crystals for my collection and a cleansing bed

I'm reading through really bad urges to do my compulsions. It sucks, but I feel really brave and accomplished!

Ok

I started eating regularly again 👍

I picked up my dog's poop with a poop bag and didn't throw up or have a freak out. I did however go wash my hands for a good while, but on the bright side, I did!

I have been telling myself It's just my OCD and it's just my anxiety a little bit more as of late, and also working really hard to break my rituals. It's not easy but I am making progress.