Community discussion: Values that guide us

Knowing that God loves me and that Jesus died for me really helps with the OCD.

Presence and confidence all the way

Self love, situational awareness

Knowing that I can always accept myself for who I am, no matter what happens.

Honestly just knowing that I have the free will to believe what I want to helps me alot

My partner. He is so patient with me through the process of healing.

OCD attacks my friendships so remembering that I am someone who cares about and values my friends and enjoys spending time with them helps.

My pet

Don't harm anyone, don't interfere with other people, don't offend those who are weaker. Just remembering them doesn't relieve fear, but on days when there's no anxiety, I feel contact with my values even on a physical level—a kind of tug in my chest. I don't know how to explain it. Sorry for my bad English, I'm writing through a translator.

Remembering that people care about me and that I have something to give to the world.

Always remembering that my mom and dad told me if I put my mind to it I could do anything I want

Knowing that I can do all through Christ who strengthens me conquer whatever comes my way and God got me above all .

I think to myself I don't have to be afraid to live, I did nothing to deserve to be afraid more than the next person. And they get to live fearlessly. So I'm going to as well. And counting my blessings for all the things I have and people I have in my life often really does help shift my perspective.

My belief in myself and that I can do hard things .

Helping other people by doing volunteer work gives me a lot of meaning.

Believing in the sacredness of time! I lost a loved one very young and whenever OCD is trying to hijack my life, sometimes even about fear of losing loved ones, I have to center myself and remember that enjoying life and loving deeply is a huge core value for me.

Acceptance and self love ❤️

I’m in charge of how I want to live my life. I have the power to choose a different path.

My daughter and husband. I want to be there with them, not just watching them from afar

I know that I believe in advocacy, compassion, gentleness, and kindness.

My desire to learn without so much self doubt and self sabotage. I want to go back to grad school.

Service to others

Telling my brain to stop

My faith in Jesus Christ and the principle of living a life of adventure, being empathetic and helping others.

Remembering that no matter what happens I am a good human being at my core and would never want to harm others.

Sometimes it’s just to prove I can/to challenge the idea that I can’t do it

New found faith in spirituality

What comes to mind are my values that reflect me spending my work time doing work and not giving in to OCD which causes me to steal company time. That’s just one way to look at it and it helps me to stay on track.

I have begun to understand the difference between striving to have faith and relaxing in faith. When my scrupulousity wants me to figure out a question for sure, I tell it that’s God’s department. If he wants me to know the answer, He’ll bring it to me. I don’t need to keep grasping.

Protecting the vulnerable. Being helpful.

My desire to build a relationship with Jesus and spend time in nature.

I value self respect and independence. I use those to guide me when I stand up for myself and when I start to spiral and seek reassurance

Patience, with myself and others

Gaining confidence and a true understanding of self worth.

Knowing I deserve more and knowing it's possible

Healthy aging when my OCD is screaming otherwise. Help a neighbor or two whenever possible. Keep things simple during times of complications.

My relationship with my family

I’m still figuring that out. I want to be someone who is present for my life though.

I really value the support I have. Knowing that there are people in my corner—and, more importantly, experiencing their support and care—is, in itself, so healing. Many times they become my legs when I feel like I can't walk on my own, and others who help me work toward the life I deserve—even when I can't begin to imagine that life for myself. This includes family, therapists, nurses and others who have sat with me as I've broken down in tears, staying with me through some of my darkest moments and giving me the strength to get through the day. It's humbling. It makes you think, if they're willing to invest so much in my recovery, maybe I should give it a try too. And it makes me want to pay the love and support forward. 🤍

That thoughts do not make people and if I allow it OCD will ruin my marriage

Knowing that I am a strong willed person. I think the push for me to get better comes from not wanting to feel my lowest lows again, and so I always am looking for ways to improve myself AND learn more about myself.

My dog, cat, and my nephew ❤️ I need to be strong for them.

My core values of being kind and caring — they help me show up for other people even when my OCD is screaming at me to hide from all the world to stay safe. I don’t meet my core values perfectly, but they’re such a helpful guiding point.

Superman

The value of perspective. Specifically, knowing that I can’t possibly be the biggest piece of shit out there. So, I’m good.

Knowing that ocd attacks the things you care about helps me understand my values. Like children mean so so much to me and being a kind conscientious person

honestly? before I had any medication/support/therapy it was just straight resentment. now it’s just the goal of serenity.

For me, faith, family, friendship, connection, health, love, kindness, compassion, care, being reliable, helpful, adventure, music, problem solving, and having fun.