Weekly Wins: No tricks, just wins

I did ERP, even when every bone in my body screamed not to. I might not be as much of a coward as I thought I was.

Resisting reassurance seeking through Reddit for a whole week!

I played the piano every day this week!

I started this, so I guess that’s a win

I chose myself instead of others for the first time. It was so uncomfortable and I feel bad but I still did it

I learned new recipes and cooked em!

I didn’t shower before getting in bed after going somewhere new!

After days of rotting in my bed- today I finally got out of bed before 11 am and took a shower and read my Bible and read some pages of my book.

Ive cut down on counting the number of times i check things

I saw my regular talk therapist after doing 8 sessions of ERP and she said she can tell I have developed a much greater tolerance for discomfort. Yeah, baby!!!

After 5 days of neglecting myself and rarely eating because it’s hard to cook while spiraling.. I put on a crockpot of chicken noodle soup! There will be plenty of leftovers so whenever I’m having a moment I have something easy I can grab to keep myself nourished.

I was able to go out with friends and have a nice time.

i ate a salad this week!

I have been wearing pants

Was able to resist compulsions to the point where I honestly forgot about them for a bit before realizing I forgot about them and most of the time was able to just let it go! Still struggling with mental compulsions and fear but I know I’m on the right path.

I passed my road test after 7 years of having my permit cause of road anxiety

A member with really pervasive OCD reached -40% on her docs 🫶🏻 so happy for her!

Im going out with people for halloween for the first time in 5 years!

Went to the thrift store 🎉

I watched two movies that my OCD did not want me to watch! 💀👻

I started to finally remember to do what I want, not what OCD wants!!!

Did some exploration with my therapist, discovered some harm ocd patterns that might be upstream from a lot of my other patterns/compulsions. Really tough week but progress is rarely easy especially when it comes to ocd. Gotta celebrate the wins

I leaned into my fears…kids growing up and leaving the nest, anxiety fears, and allowed myself to feel uncomfortable and unsure!

Drove to another city and back with no problems

I am moving toward fear and not OCD

Resisting compulsions to the point where i can somewhat function for the first time in weeks

Went to a networking event and did pretty good!

Studied hard for my two exams today!

I drew art after what felt like months, and people really liked it!

It's been a rough week ngl; however, I still did really well preparing for my psychology (human growth and dev) exam, and I think I did well!

I advocated for myself and my time at work, and I didn’t feel like a bad person for doing so! 😮‍💨

I started a new job!

I downloaded the Hinge dating app after compulsively deleting it. I’m learning to step into my values of getting to know others without ruminating or insistently checking attraction or how I feel.

I acknowledged when I felt a compulsion about to come about and immediately moved on thinking about my next task for the day, felt the discomfort, but the more I focused on the next task, the more the discomfort seems to subside

I went out with my friend for breakfast and walked around after. I was able to enjoy my time A LOT even in the midst of being in an OCD obsession!

Was able to not engage on an intrusive thought and manage to stay with the discomfort feeling after the panic . So freaking hard but I manage .

Took all my meds and did some quick 60 sec meditations when I reached for compulsions!

I passed a difficult exam.

Spoke up for myself and my daughter. Felt uncomfortable and nervous to what they might think/say. But I did it anyway because we deserve to be respected and heard.

i struggle with agoraphobia. yesterday i went to 2 different stores and let the discomfort stay instead of leaving immediately.

This week has been super busy, but I’ve kept up a positive attitude and even tried doing some ERP

Harm thoughts have taken the drivers seat. I have a million things to do but I'm watching tv with my trigger (son) haha. My best little buddy. Hang in there everyone. Healing isn't linear.

Sat with really anxious feelings without trying to run away from them or distract them. Did alot of “you don’t have to resolve this right now”.

Went for a walk with my dog after not leaving the house for a few days and we ended up jogging!

I have been training for a really long time and am getting to the point where most of the time I don't reapond to my thoughts at all I just observe them for a few and then let them pass! OCD can kiss my butt lol

I was able to spend time with my friends and enjoy just doing things together.

I went to work today while feeling uncomfortable