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 pushing through some of my worst compulsions despite feeling every urge to give in

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!

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 was able to finish packing for my camp!

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 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

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

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

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 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.

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 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 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

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

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

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 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!

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 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!

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.

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

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

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

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

Did exposures every day this week trying to accept uncertainty ❤️

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 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

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

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

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 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.

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

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!

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 was able to practice my ERP!

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

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.

Same

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

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!