WanderWay
- Date posted
- 6y
j289lj289l
- Date posted
- 6y
I need help with this as well! Even if it was something minor my mind will pick it apart to make it seem serious
nlnnoaianlnnoaia
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- 6y
The past is probably my biggest problem when it comes to my OCD. I try to remind myself that it’s over, you can’t change it, stop worrying because there is no going back. Try to work on a better you for today and tomorrow no matter what happened in the past, it’s over. Try to be present. I know it’s hard and it barely works for me but I’ll keep telling me that and hope it’ll be fine and work out one day.
tjudd123tjudd123
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- 6y
The only way to let go of the past is through reading the Bible and prayer. In the past year I had a mental breakdown and was admitted to a mental health facility, almost went to jail, got addicted to drugs and alcohol, lost $10,000 (basically all of the money I had), impulse bought a motorcycle, fell off my motorcycle gong 60 mph. I have also been dealing with incessant, excruciating OCD, anxiety and Tourette's that resulted from my drug addiction, and after finally quitting all drugs, I started using them again after I finally started feeling better. This was after having been on the brink of suicide for over 6 months prior. I absolutely hated myself for the longest time, but the more I read my Bible, prayed, and devoted my life to God, the more I was able to let go of the past, love myself, accept myself, and actually see everything that happened to me as being beneficial and for my own good. Without having gone through what I went through, I wouldn't have decided to change my career path and dedicate my life towards helping others. Because of this, I have a new love for life and for God, and have never felt more at peace. Last year was the worst year of life, and though my mental health is still suffering from all of the things that happened, I have hope that this year will be one of my best. If you ever need someone to talk to, feel free to reach out to me. You may not be religious, but a relationship with God is the ONLY way to completely let go of the past. I have learned this in the hardest way possible. God bless you, and I wish you the best of luck on your journey.
lylolylo
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- 6y
I get this aswell and I get paranoid it will haunt me oneday
Crazy.Cat.LadyCrazy.Cat.Lady
- Date posted
- 6y
I also have this. Look into DBT and it’s radical acceptance.
garden garden
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- 6y
I have this too!
Crazy.Cat.LadyCrazy.Cat.Lady
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- 6y
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