Today I am concerned about surgery tomorrow. I broke the knuckle off my pinky finger and I hope surgery goes well. I just joined, I’m interested in getting information that can be useful after ten years of homelessness and starting life over and reuniting back in society.
congratulations on your success ❤️ that’s huge and im so happy for you (the restart in life, not the pinky. ouch!) im sending you the biggest hugs!!!
@aotmn Thank you. Very sweet you are! I appreciate your kindness.
Welcome! That’s amazing that you’re taking those steps! I hope your surgery goes well tomorrow and that you’re able to relax afterwards!
@Boooperbear Thank you.
@liahmichelle I hope everything is going well today!
@Boooperbear Surgery was only a couple hours. The pain I didn’t think was going to be so bad. But I’m happy I made it through. Thank you.
@liahmichelle I’m glad you’re able to relax now, and I’m glad everything worked out and you’re okay!!
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@liahmichelle - Happy to share! Rebuilding after ten years and reaching out for support in the middle of all that takes real courage, and I hope tomorrow's surgery goes smoothly. One thing worth knowing as you start over: stress doesn't cause OCD, but big transitions and medical events tend to turn the volume up on it, so if symptoms feel louder over the next few weeks, that's the disorder responding to change rather than a sign you're going backward. "What to expect if you are newly diagnosed with OCD" https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/what-to-expect-if-you-are-newly-diagnosed-with-ocd A plain-language roadmap for someone brand new to all of this — what obsessions and compulsions actually are, what happens after a diagnosis, and why it matters to work with someone who specializes in OCD rather than a general therapist. "OCD and stress: What's the connection?" https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/ocd-and-stress Explains why symptoms can spike during high-stress stretches like surgery, recovery, and major life change, which is useful context for the season you're heading into. "What is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)?" https://www.treatmyocd.com/what-is-ocd/what-is-erp Walks through the treatment that's specifically designed for OCD and what sessions actually look like, so you know what you'd be signing up for before you commit to anything. When you're ready, NOCD offers a free 15-minute call to get matched with an OCD-specialized therapist — no commitment required: https://www.treatmyocd.com/calendar 🤍 Anything in there feel like a useful starting point? 💬 Was this response helpful? Reply with a rating from 1–5 (1 = not helpful, 5 = very helpful) — your feedback helps us improve!
Wishing you the best, for your surgery and your life going forward. ❤️
@Amy B. Thank you.
Welcome to the group :):)
@Tea and Honey Thank you.
Hey, just checking in. I hope you’re feeling well!
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