I've noticed a HUGE improvement in myself and so has everyone around me! What helped? Lots of things, but mostly: I started associating with people again and got an IV with vitamins that have been helping my brain. After a year and a half of struggling, this feels like a miracle ✨

For me, almost every action, everyone, and everything was/is a potential trigger. I truly was triggered by EVERYTHING, even the act of breathing triggered me. But I'm an extrovert at heart and I thrive in social environments but my OCD made me basically housebound. For the majority of 2018 I only left the house to see my therapist (who isn't even an OCD specialist) I've made progress in leaps and bounds and I want to keep it up! ?

Hey fellow JW :) Yay! I’m so happy for you. I wanted to reach out to you on IG but it has my real name on it, somewhat reluctant even though I shouldn’t be. Maybe I’ll make another account so I can message you

Wildflower how have u made progress? Would love to hear about it for inspiration

Yes the vetting process is hard. I'll pray for you to find the right therapist

I think online therapists have free 15 minute or 30 minute consultations that may help you decide who you connect with or fit with best

@halespineapple18 my wildflower account isn't my personal account either

@MikeG where do I start? you ask the questions, I'll answer. I pretty much started living life fully again and every action I'm taking is an exposure

What actions have you taken that have helped you the most

@MikeG Strengthening my relationship with God, associating with friends and family again, getting an IV (intravenous) drip they supplied me with the vitamins and minerals that I was lacking due to poor diet/malnourishment. And I also started my own version of eco-therapy, spending time in green places with friends and alone. Kind of like ACT, accepting the fact that I have wacky electrical impulses in my brain but living my life according to my values. What have you tried?

@wildflower so far I’ve read the book brain lock which has help me identify why my thoughts are obsessive and how to label them and not act on them which is so much easier said than done. Now debating on getting an online ocd therapist.

What are you weighing? I think it's worth it and it's usually more affordable!

Should I look for an online therapists?

That's a decision you have to make. What's holding you back?

Picking the right one lol one who will understand

Tyvm! Do you have any recommendations?