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I’d say I’m a solid 8 out of 10. I think I’m motivated by a desire to enjoy life while I’m here. Like so many of us, OCD in its most intense and untreated forms can really impact your overall satisfaction level with your life. So now, with all the tools and skills I’ve gained in therapy, I focus on trying to be present. What I’m finding is that life, in its simple form, always has some measure of joy in it. Even if that’s just appreciating that it’s a nice 72 degrees outside while you sit on your porch. Or appreciating the privilege of having clean water. Or that my children are happy, loving little human beings. Beyond that, I’ve tried in my own little way to help others with this disorder. Reaching someone that’s suffering, and seeing them improve through treatment, is very fulfilling.
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That’s awesome!❤️
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I'm motivated to develop independence because I want to be a foster parent in a few years
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That’s so awesome! I love that❤️
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Aw this is awesome Katie. I hope you can accomplish this goal.
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Pretty good. Helping kids motivates me. Take that POCD ☺!
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Awesome stuff Carl. What you said reminds be of just being present. I'm trying to learn to be present through noticing my senses more. Like hearing and feeling the breezes, etc...
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Im doing better over the last 5 days. Day 3 of meds today. What motivates me is my son, my family, and that child in me that always wanted love. Ive heard a few childhood stories over the last 2 weeks and I realized that I truly am a loving and giving person. Unfortunately I allowed a certain few to turn me a bit cold, but Im determined to go back to my roots. At my core I love helping others and I love to give. I love holidays, playing sports, lifting weights, traveling, dancing, music, singing (even if my voice is horrible), and just laughing with family and friends. I hope to one day help more people whom suffer from ocd as well as ptsd. We can make the world a better place.
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I also suffer from ptsd and ocd, my ptsd actually caused my pocd and harm ocd. this was so good to hear! You go girl. You are so brave and strong:)
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@sophie02 I think so too tbh. I feel that my ptsd is what always made me scared to be a bad person, especially since I suffered a lot of physical abuse from my older brother, who would torture me. So Im afraid it runs in the family. Thank you! So are you! Sending lots of hugs 💚💚
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@luchalysol Sending lots of hugs right back! I also have the same fear that some things run in the family
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@sophie02 Its torture. But we can overcome this 💚💚
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Can you help my husband?
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The good news is he’s taken a step in the right direction. What lies ahead is a lot of suffering, discomfort, and hard work before it’s better. The best you can do is educate yourself on OCD and provide support in an effective way. But the journey is his alone.
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I set him up with his first session tomorrow but tomorrow seems so long I feel like crying
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What is motivating you to keep pushing in treatment or to take the first step to start ERP treatment? For my OCD treatment, I wanted to feel more present in what I was doing and I wanted to live a life that aligned to what was important to me. I love to golf, fish, be out nature, walk my dogs, read, listen to music, and eat some good food! When I was in ERP treatment, I made sure to align my treatment to my values! I would construct exposures that were valued based which really motivated me to keep go towards my goals! What is your motivation?
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I’m sure it’s been a rough few days for everyone, maybe even weeks or months. Hell, this last YEAR has been up and down for me! But I wanted to take this moment to congratulate everyone for coming this far. It’s no small feat! OCD is a killer, and it’s good at its job! The fact that all of you are still here fighting is a testament to how strong you are! We may not have the answers or explanation to everything, and that’s okay. We have to stay in the present, not the past or the future. Remember to practice being uncertain! It’s hard to remember the good days we’ve had despite all these horrible ones! There’s no scar to show for happiness, but we’ve got plenty to show for misery and pain. Keep hanging on, you’ve got this!
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I wanted to share with you guys some of the things that have helped me in the past few weeks! If you’re open to it, maybe try a few and see how you feel! First I would really recommend leaning on God. If you’re not a believer you may be skeptical but if you’ve never tried to read the Bible, prayer or even just talking with God, I would recommend so much! My relationship with God has gotten so much better through this terrible illness and in turn I have noticed a lot of positivity, I feel substantially better since I’ve been trying to bring this to God instead of worry about it myself. If you can give your worries to God and learn to have faith that he is with you, loves and forgives you. You have a great step towards recovery and even just a more positive life. Next, try going outside! I know it sounds kinda dumb but I mean it! Some of my best days started with just going outside, reading a book and or listening to music. I went out and tanned, ate some fruit with some lemonade and read “Girl Wash Your Face” it was a great book! I would spend HOURS and it helped me so much! Take a walk, hike, etc.! This leads into the next thing…READING! I recently bought the new book “don’t believe everything you think” and the workbook and it is amazing! This also applies to reading your Bible and other books, specially ones targeting self help and things like that! Another thing is fitness! Try out the gym, I know there is days that you just can’t bring yourself to get up but in those days, make yourself go to the gym! Even if you just go walk on the treadmill or bike! Anything is better than nothing! Keep yourself active, I promise it will make you feel better! Find a good podcast! I have been listening to (The OCD Stories on Spotify), sometimes I’ve even listened while I was going to sleep and let it play through the night! Go on YouTube and follow Chrissie Hodges, NOCD and look for other people who help! Go on instagram and follow Chrissie Hodges, NOCD, iocdf, sincerelyocd, recoverocd, letstalk.ocd, my lovely ocd and there are so many more! Find good music! Again I’m going to bring up worship music some of my favs being ( I Thank God, Move of God, Hard fought Hallelujah, The Truth, Made for more, Thy Will, and there is so many more!) if you would like I can share my playlist! But overall music is so helpful and if you are not a believer or want something different I would recommend songs by Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Kesha, Rihanna, Demi Lovato, Kelly Clarkson, even Billy Joel, Queen, Beck, and things of that nature that are gonna get you PUMPED UP! Lastly, hang out with PEOPLE! Don’t let OCD rule your life, put your ocd in a box best you can and go live your life! Get lunch with a friend, join a bible study, go get a massage, even just meet up with a friend and talk in a parking lot while shoving your face with fast food! You NEED interaction as much as you don’t want to! I know some of these are hard, some is triggering or you’re nervous that you’re gonna spiral, but step out of your comfort zone! That’s the way to get better! Do things that make you feel uncomfortable, the things that are unknown, the things you used to do before this! You can still live and love your life you don’t have to keep just “surviving”! And this isn’t a fix all, trust me I still have my days where I’m like nope I’m staying in bed and crying, but you need to push yourself! No one is coming to hold your hand and walk you out of this, you have to want to help yourself too! And you can do that! I know it’s scary and uncomfortable but you got this! We’re gonna kick some OCD butt! I hope you find this helpful and I wish you the most luck! Comment if you have questions and whatnot! 🫶
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