sophie02

Date posted: 4y

How are you doing today? And what motivates you to move forward:) ?I hope you are all doing well. What motivates me to go on is knowing that improvement is possible and there are things in this world that make me happy. Like watching movies, drinking hot cider or cocoa, halloween, Christmas music, and fall:) also knowing I always have the ability to do good in every area of my life, and I can try to make the world a better place, even when it doesn’t feel like a good place.

Carl Cornett

Date posted: 4y

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.

sophie02

Date posted: 4y

That’s awesome!❤️

ocdillustrated

Date posted: 4y

I'm motivated to develop independence because I want to be a foster parent in a few years

sophie02

Date posted: 4y

That’s so awesome! I love that❤️

Meof3

Date posted: 4y

Aw this is awesome Katie. I hope you can accomplish this goal.

Ben84

Date posted: 4y

Pretty good. Helping kids motivates me. Take that POCD ☺!

kkny

Date posted: 4y

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...

luchalysol

Date posted: 4y

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.

sophie02

Date posted: 4y

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:)

luchalysol

Date posted: 4y

@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 💚💚

sophie02

Date posted: 4y

@luchalysol Sending lots of hugs right back! I also have the same fear that some things run in the family

luchalysol

Date posted: 4y

@sophie02 Its torture. But we can overcome this 💚💚

alexastarr

Date posted: 4y

Can you help my husband?

Carl Cornett

Date posted: 4y

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.

alexastarr

Date posted: 4y

I set him up with his first session tomorrow but tomorrow seems so long I feel like crying

Anonymous

Date posted: 21w

Gratefulness

I know that at times it’s hard to be thankful for who I am and what I have in life. Would you like to help me think more positively with the top 3 things you love about your life? It can be the people you’re surrounded by, a hobby, a food, animal, plant, TV show, weather, etc.

Anonymous

Date posted: 20w

Any ideas out there to help get motivated?

Any ideaa,on how to mire consistantly get motivated with dealing with my ocd and depressuon??? Some days I get more accomplushed and then many other days I cannot sçeep at night so I am up till 3am or later and tben djring the day I am dragging and oxten have to sleep a bit. I most my best friend....who I always,confided in. She knew all about my ocd and,luztened when I needed to talk and was happyxor me when I made accimplishments! My whole world has,tyrned upside down withthis,loss and it has made me mire,depressed and,dealing with ocd has been harder most ofren. Thanks in advance for any ideas you mught have.

nae nae

Date posted: 12w

Rough night :(

Lately, my mood shifts so frequently. A couple of minutes ago, I got triggered and decided that instead of doing a compulsion, I'd write in my journal (since I haven't done that in a while). But after writing not even half a page... I'm okay? Well, sorta! 😭 I'm experiencing a resurgence in old obsessions, which is disappointing. A couple of weeks back, I was doing a lot better, but now it's just one thing after another. Really wish therapy was more affordable. I'm already seeing my psychiatrist, but she wants me to see a specialist as well. When I think about living with this for the rest of my life, I can get a little emotional. I know it'll get easier to manage as time passes, and it might not even affect me in the future, but right now...? It's a lot of work I'll need to do to overcome this. I'm willing to do it, but I get discouraged at times... But that's enough of my little vent! I hope anyone who reads this is doing okay. Hang in there 🤍

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