Does anyone know of people who have recovered from ocd? Or have you yourself significantly lessen the symptoms? I’m at a point where my hope for getting any better is very little. I need some hope

It gets better. I promise. There is no cure, so it will never entirely leave. However, I have been in the deepest pits that OCD has to offer. I promise you that it gets better.

I like to think what you cure is your relationship with and belief about the thoughts, and develop the persistence to nurture that new relationship. It seems to be that the thoughts are not important, as it is the state the mind is in when they occur that leads to them being nurtured into obsessions. Obsessions can be unnurtured- sure they take a long time to wither and die, and can likened to weeds - they’ll grow in any circumstances given half a chance. But we can combat them. I think ocd recovery takes a long time, and our compulsive behaviour leads to quick fixes. They haven’t worked, so a longer standing, more robust solution is required.

I truly believe ERP saved my life. I've suffered with OCD since age 7 and I was suffering with near constant suicidal ideation before beginning treatment. 2 years later and I am in "recovery". I'll always have OCD and there will be struggles, but ERP gave me the tools to live despite my diagnosis.

i absolutely have lessened my symptoms! when i was younger ocd totally ruined my life, now i am able to live as a happier and healthier person. i still have some issues, but most of my obsessions have become smaller and more manageable. i used to obsess over health, superstitions and my sexuality but now i have smaller, very specific fears. this makes it easier to live on a day to day basis, and looking back to where i was makes me feel amazing, because i’m better now. you can do it too!! keep trying!!

Cbt with erp therapy is often helpful its not a cure but can help you get back control and lessen the symptoms to a tolerable degree. That said it doesn't work for everyone but there are other therapies that can also help. Emdr cam also help if for example the ocd original trigger was trauma induced. There are other possible alternative therapies too but I can't recall off the top of my head but you can find info on them online. I can empathise with how you feel though, I've been there too . You can beat the ocd monster , it's just a case of finding out what strategy works for you. .

Yes!!! I went to an ocd conference down in Atlanta many who spoke suffered from severe ocd and they said it gets so much better that you end up feeling completely normal. The only thing they said is there are still a few intrusive thoughts, but they aren’t repetitive and do not cause distress once treated. And, 98% of the population has terrible intrusive thoughts but they and people with treated ocd let them pass by without any distress or despair :)

There’s no cure but it’s so so so treatable. You’ll basically be exactly who you were before OCD, but so much stronger!

Thank you. It’s comforting to hear

Thanks for all the replies guys. That gives me some hope ? I wish you all luck in recovery!

I hate when people say there’s no cure