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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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Ill be honest, I want to write a letter if anything happens, if I loose this battle and put and end to it. But even if my thoughts keep coming, I try to keep my head up, stand up strong and look them at them for what they are, thoughts. I’m still scared, I still can’t go to sleep normally, but I feel a tiny bit of hope. I really hope my feeling is right, I really hope. Whathever happens, I’m still proud of myself, I’m still proud of my achievements, I am proud of me. Whathever happens, please don’t forget This message. Please, don’t forget me
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hi. so one big factor of my OCD is rumination. i met a guy who i have a crush on the idea of (idea bc there are red flags). my biggest fear is not finding true love, my ex told me no one else would deal with what i have (my ocd, specifically reassurance seeking and getting overstimulated after intimacy). a few weeks ago, my friends and family all gathered and tried to give me advice that sounded like “you’re shy and you’ll never find someone.” after that, i’ve felt off. i’ve been using an unhealthy coping skill, daydreaming, and i’ve just felt unbalanced. my ocd makes everything feel different sometimes, i can’t explain it. life, myself, almost like being in a dissociated state. has anyone else experienced that? i don’t know how to remain balanced during my off times and i know pms exasperates it all. i take ashwaghanda and omega 3s in a multi vitamin daily. i take them all together in the evening but i’ve missed three days recently and also messed with my rocky sleep schedule because of fun times with friends. i hope these supplements work, because i don’t know if i’d be brave enough for medication. i had a bad reaction on prozac and often am forgetful. i just have been battling my OCD consciously for almost ten years now and unconsciously for longer. i am so tired, as my mental health extends beyond my OCD. i’m in talk therapy with some cbt aspects but i only see her twice a month. i’ve broken down so many times and promised myself id get on track or that certain things would work, but it’s like i am stuck in a circle that gets smaller when i’m able to help myself. i just want to be normal. i want to be able to mess up my sleep schedule to enjoy good times and not suffer horrible consequences or fear that i will be entirely thrown off balance. i don’t want to worry or doubt or feel so dissociative that i squint my eyes for a moment and wonder why i feel so unreal. i will never understand why god has allowed me to go through this. i cannot let it be for nothing but i don’t know how much more to bend and contort my body and brain to get somewhere stable but how lovely it would be if i could. i don’t have much of a schedule right now, i get apathetic and give in with things from time to time. one thing can trigger me and i am back to square one wether in a week or month. any advice, any and all is so helpful. your stories, your thoughts. maybe feeling less alone and knowing what has helped you is exactly what i need right now. thank you 💗
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I've had this app for awhile and was really nervous to post,comment or like anything.I still am,and frankly I've been having a really rough time which mostly includes ocd symptom,guilt/shame and agoraphobia which is not a fun combo but a small part of me is so tired of hiding and feeling awful all the time,even if at times I feel like I deserve it.I've been wanting to dabble into my hobbies like drawing or gaming but even my hobbies have been stressful & these negative feelings have been so awful for so long that I feel like I'm standing between two roads all the time yet feel horrified and worried either path when it comes to almost any decision will be wrong or not worth it in the end(and I hate that I feel like so.).I'm sure people can relate but the heavy loneliness and dehumanizing feelings is so awful,it's so good at it too.😭 I'm not diagnosed yet but I share alot of symptoms (interested to figure that out about myself soon.),but until I get medical insurance figured out I don't think I'll have access to professional help yet so for now I've just been watching some professionals online and I might finally read 'Freedom From Obsessive Personality Disorder' and see what it can offer.ANYWAYS,I'm trying to force myself to post so I can to people irl and online in any way I can train my brain to not stay so terrified of everything/everyone so,how has your day been?I hope it's been going well,if you've read this book or have any good suggests please feel free to let me know!
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