Weekly Wins

I was able to do my homework today. enjoyed a car ride as a passenger and pushed through all the bad thoughts. enjoyed looking out the window at the views. didn’t mind knowing the people around me could tell I was anxious. thrifted some jewelry. ate some good food. lived in the moment. will it feel that way tomorrow? who knows. but today felt good.

I had my first therapy session yesterday and I’m feeling hopeful and proud of myself for seeking help. ☺️ A little anxious to work through things but I know I have a lot of great support!

Lots of difficult things happening to my family right now. I am proud of myself for taking it one day at a time, riding the waves, and carving out time to take care of myself and do some exercise.

I've been doing so much better at recognizing OCD. It's kinda scary how much of my life it has it's claws in, but I've been able to resist more compulsions and am heading in a good direction!

I’ve been pushing through some of my worst compulsions despite feeling every urge to give in

I made coffee this morning. I realized that I avoid making coffee because I doubt my ability to do it just right. I rely on my husband to make it

I was able to finish packing for my camp!

Was feeling like I was plateauing this morning but took a moment to see how far I've come. Need to practice celebrating the small wins more.

I went to go see my best friend and chilled hardcore with her. I told her about ERP and meds and kinda some stuff about OCD, and she was super interested. I hadn’t gone to her house to just hang in months and I needed that

Got over an intrusive thought without seeking reassurance

I was able to talk to my dad whom I don't really have a relationship with

My OCD has gotten in the way of me bringing in items for my garage into the house since I moved recently. I'm fearful of bugs and dirt and contamination, but after working with my therapist I've been able to move quite a bit into the house without too much trouble. I brought in quite a bit yesterday. Major triumph.

Guys this week I went to work sober for the first time ever 🥹🥹🥹

I've been finishing stuff more, got a few games done I left off on years ago, and I've completed reading 3 books too

I went to work today, when everything told me not to leave my bed.

I was able to get out of the apartment. We went to a small local event where the PD read books to kids. I held my daughter and was around other people and their kids for the story time.

I adapted to some crazy changes at work

I drove for 2 hours with the volume set to an odd number. I've stopped myself from picking several times and recognizing the onset of the picking.

I have not bullied myself this week. I’m very proud of that it’s very hard for me since it comes so natural and I’m very proud that I just realized that I’ve been nice to myself 😊

Despite my impending divorce I was able to go into work for the two days I needed to this week and stayed up to date on my tasks

Starting the process of therapy. I’m 5 months postpartum and have been struggling a whole lot with anxiety and OCD about myself and my baby. My win for the week is finally taking the jump towards therapy that will help my OCD. However I am very new to this and having to trigger myself makes me anxious about the unknown and not knowing what to expect.

Instead of letting my anxiety get the best of me this morning, I got up and went to work anyway. I am not allowing myself to ruminate on my fears

Went outside and roller skated for a bit instead of trying to decide if it was the right time to do it 😁

Allowing myself to sit in the anxiety for once and not resorting into my compulsions, I also allowed myself to enjoy the moment and not worry about the past nor the future <3 things are still far from perfect but as long as I take care of myself I feel fine

I am starting to get the hang of ERP. I accidentally slept through my alarm for therapy this week (for the second time) and I didn’t beat myself up or self sabotage. I decluttered and cleaned my living room, and officially finished my landscaping project in the front of my house!

Caught myself in a loop of trying to figure out my suicidal ocd. I watched the SOS video twice and I got long term relief from accepting uncertainty. After I watched the SOS video twice, I was calm enough to do my Biology Homework.

I was going to throw away a juice box because the straw made contact with the box. Instead I shoved the straw in it and told myself to drink it anyways, progress is progress!

I got hired for a job I’m really excited about!

I was able to not avoid a phone conversation with a friend that I thought I was going to come off weird in but I enjoyed myself and we talked for hours and in the end they said they rly enjoyed the convo too

Today I am most proud of getting my home in better shape than it was yesterday. Slowly but surely it will get better. Now, to do some of my homework.

I hung out with my friends and I felt pretty normal and present for the first time in a long while!

I was able to not be super hard on myself this week when a scheduled appointment didn’t go as planned. Accepted the outcome and moved on.

I was able to stay positive even though I almost had a literal stroke and had to go on medical leave from work.

I felt myself getting pulled into a spiral. I recognized it and chose to do the things that matter to me instead of making it worse by performing compulsions and just allowed the thoughts and feelings to come and go

I graduated from 2 sessions per week to once weekly. I continue to work on living for today, let the past go and accepting uncertainty. Work in progress

I’ve been staying sober for a few days Focusing on myself Being actually not as restless To the point where I could bare being at home at night Without wandering looking for stuff to do outside

I have really been able to combat intrusive thoughts and had a day yesterday where I didn’t have any intrusive thoughts for 4+ hours. It was amazing. I can feel my ERP therapy working.

This loud, terrifying religious/existential obsession has gotten quieter this week! It still hurts, but it’s lightened up.

Went to a Chrurch Camp and did not have a bad spin out.

yesterday night i had my first erp therapy session :) i’ve been trying to talk about it a little more to the people in my life to destigmatize it

I was able to do something hard without shrinking to my feelings of overwhelm!! I accomplished my goal..I’m fabulous!!

I noticed I was in a bad headspace and I did smt about it rather than sit in it and suffer. Moreover I met my goals of finishing all my work before noon!

I was able to practice my ERP!

I am finally getting organized 🙌 been depressed for way too long. Its weird

I booked my first therapy appointment in years and decided it was time to show up and take care of myself.

I had a big breakthrough with my therapist on Wednesday and have been processing that these last few days. It’s gonna be hard to work through the compulsions, but knowing what it all ties back to makes me feel better.

Did exposures every day this week trying to accept uncertainty ❤️

I was able to do my work this week while intrusive thoughts tried to ruin my day.

My ocd has been pretty loud this week. But I’m treating it more like OCD than ever before

I was able to get through the work week without seeking reassurance from coworkers!

I started OCD therapy and when I was told about a link between my old birth control and cancer, I didn't do my compulsions. Granted I just kind of avoided thinking about it with Tiktok but hey, it's something!

I’m proud that I pushed through work even though I struggled with Intrusive thoughts off and on.

I had my first therapy appointment and was as vulnerable as I could be!

I was able to stay present in an emotional and frustrating conversation that has been built up for 2 years.

I had a surgical procedure done today. I used sitting with it and my maybe i wills maybe i won'ts to get myself down to a 3. Was able to go through with it and guess what? Turned out fine.

I remembered that I cant’nt please everyone and that I human and I make mistakes. Replace negative thoughts with good ones

I was able to leave my apt and go to a place that had been very triggering to me in the past. And I was able to get done what I needed to do staying for about an hour! Felt great to know I can do it!

I was able to clean and decorate my room. OCD episodes are so traumatic to me that I fear building a connection with things, including my room. This week, I decorated it with pictures of my friends and family anyway. It may seem like a little thing but for me this means a lot. Fighting off compulsive avoidance, one thing at a time!

Hi! I was able to resist one of my compulsions this morning and shower / make breakfast for myself, and am currently working through a small ERP practice before work :)

Went to church even though I had zero motivation and my OCD was telling me it wasn't a safe thing. Sang my heart out too ✨

I am proud of myself for moving all of my belongings out of my apartment and into a u-haul. With help from friends and family of course

Made it through some depressive thoughts this morning. Kept getting in and out of bed. Decided to go for a run, but then the thought, "I am a joke of a human being," started shouting in my head repeatedly. This voice started to complain about the very socks I was wearing, and that held me back a bit. Then the non-engagement technique of, "well that's a thought," helped me to lace up my shoes and go on a solid 20 minute run, first run I've been on since 2023. Thank you to my therapist and support groups that have instilled the new concept of non-engagement.

I was able to drive my whole commute to work today with only having two motor tic urges!

My compulsions have been significantly dwindling! In the eye of the storm, but I am holding strong

Spent the night with my daughter and granddaughter out of my routine and comfort zone. So far so good.

Today I was able to do an 8/10 exposure in session even though I was afraid to do so. It was really scary but I got through it and it allowed me to begin sitting with uncertainty after completing it.

I finally have stopped putting off scheduling doctors appointments!! Getting the care I need even when it feels hard to do so

I’m proud of getting through my days despite the palpitations happening I got to share my testimony at church and pushed through the nervousness that I felt and I felt good I’m starting to notice too I’m starting to sleep a bit better not fully there yet but anxiety wise palpitations aren’t waking me up at night

I pushed through the bad thoughts that keep coming up, making feel relaxed. A type of relaxed.tht i haven't felt in a while.

Today I did some things without psyching myself out that it wouldn’t be perfect.

My day was just like yesterday... Dealing with it and going through it regardless of what my OCD wanted me to do... I tooka shower and got ready for the day,talked to my people who are doing the same thing as I am (Dealing with homelessness) in the shelter... All in all it was a good day today... Then the storm hit... Just a wonderful day... See what happens tomorrow... Bring it !!!!👍

I left a bad situation

I invited a friend to go for dinner with me! Ocd has made me pull away from socialing so this is a small win for me!

I was able to process a hot spot in my PTSD replay

I've reached habituation consistently with unwanted sexual thoughts and other fears I've worked through. Keisha has been a huge blessing. God is good!

I’m currently very sick and it’s been hard to push myself through this and not have intrusive thoughts that I am bothering ppl but when I notice my OCD taking over I tell it to stop. It has helped me so much get through being sick and really ask for support from my family and friends.

I was able to recognize and cringe at myself for a reassurance seeking behavior. Asking an amazing friend an annoying question. Not exactly a positive thing but made me feel like I’m at least becoming more aware of my shortcomings and ocd

Actually was able to for a few nights not have to resort to substances to get to sleep.

I was able to take a shower without my mom in the room! I also have my first therapy session with a new therapist tomorrow and i feel like i am not dreading it!

I've been actively practicing calming and coping techniques. Deep breathing is saving me right now.

I sat with my emotions and didn’t use any substances as an escapism!

I failed and picked my face so bad I ended up with bacteria folliculitis :( the urge is so so strong even though I legit know better...how?? Why?? Ugh.

I was more positive and more sane than my sister was😂

I was able to use response prevention during the day when thoughts images urges memories would pop up. It helped me get through the day through a loud week actually

I was able to actually drive somewhere new all alone and not have the instant panic to turn around and go to a safe place. I pushed through and ended up having a lot of fun!

I’m staying consistent with my exposures while on a work trip, which is also basically one big exposure.

win this week looked like taking the afternoon off of work to focus on an exposure where i had the time and space i needed

I got offered a manager position for my own store at AT&T 😜🤙🏽

Relaxing at my home and calling my daughter and talking make me feel good 👍

This is so true. As crazy as it sounds just getting out of bed and getting ready for the day is an accomplishment if I do say so myself. I would say I’m proud of how much I fight for myself and my well being. I’m proud to be breaking bad habits.

I have been doing A LOT better with my contamination OCD! I'm not sanitizing as much and have stopped sanitizing every surface I was touching or making my partner sanitize his hands allll the time 🤗

OCD has controlled my entire life. I am finally beginning ERP therapy even though I am terrified to do so. I am thankful that I have taken action over the past year to get myself help and that I am continuing to better myself even though I am anxious about it.

Same

I’m due to give birth in 8 weeks and something that I’ve been ruminating and worrying about more than labor itself has been needles and IV. Yesterday and today I made the decision to actually do my exposures and watch a YouTube video about an IV being inserted. It was really hard and I was sweaty but I’m glad I did it and I plan on continuing to expose myself to it. I want to be able to fully be present and experience labor despite IVs being involved.

I checked out of hotel room today without needing to check and recheck the room multiple times to be sure I didn't forget anything. I was able tovget rid of a shirt that was worn out without asking for reassurance

I posted my girlfriend on my instagram story and told her I loved her despite being chronically unsure and experiencing paralyzing doubt! I’m choosing to act like the partner I want to be, rather than letting my fear let me withdraw