I’M PROUD OF YOU! Hey everybody! I’m new on this app. Starting treatment tomorrow and I’m super excited. Just wanted to say I’m SO proud of everybody for being here and getting help and being so strong. There is always light at the end of the tunnel and it’s so awesome we’re all connected and being proactive - that’s the most amazing step. I’m 20 years old, love rap music, writing, basketball, sneakers, and would love to connect if anybody wants to talk, meet a new friend, or somebody to listen! OCD-wise... I suffer from somatic, religion/spirituality, relationship (I have a girlfriend), and in my early teen years POCD & harm OCD. So, if you need to talk or want to share thoughts or anything really, drop a comment or friend request and let’s connect.

Of course! It’s SO hard to find ppl who understand, especially kids / young people.... always here though! Let’s chat

@chris! Thanks! I don’t know how to chat here, other then replying to other posts. Does your OCD still bother you daily? It feels that way to me

@E11E11 We’ll definitely figure it out. Not sure if they prohibit offline chat here on NOCD but either way, we can talk here for now.. but YES 1000%. Even though I feel okay at recognizing it is OCD, I still GET those anxieties and worries. Which is frustrating of course.... I have my first ERP tomorrow though and I’m hopeful 🤞

@chris! I do wish you luck. I’m doing therapy and medication and it has helped me. Wouldn’t say I’m fully recovered, but I hope so in the future. You sound so positive. How do you stay that way when the thoughts are draining or make you overwhelmed?

@E11E11 I think there are 1000% times where I’m so down and not positive at all, but it’s important during the rough times to remember that life is good, feeling good and getting better IS possible and is happening as we all get help and you should (we all should) be SOOO proud just for getting help and I think we all should be happy about that! It’s important to look at the bright side and realize it’s just your mind. It’s OCD.!It gives me hope and I think, hey, this is OCD. It’s okay - just remember, this is your OCD. Be proud of how strong you are. Of course sometimes it’s horrible and terrible and hard but we are fighters and amazing people, and it’s important to remember all of that (especially the fact that IT IS JUST YOUR OCD), but of course there are ups and downs but be proud of who you are and love yourself and the process and the fact that you’re getting help! And I’m so proud of you. ♥️

I’d love to talk!! For real!! And aww best of luck back at you. Nobody is ever alone!

David that’s awesome! I tried the drums , too hard lol. How long have you been playing? I write about music instead . Awesome though that you have a child - love it for you. OCD can definitely be frustrating though.... just recognizing what it is, just your OCD, is so important though!

@chris! Been playing like 10 years now, love it!

@David R So cool! Are you in a band?

Aw thank you! But yessss I love to write stories. Do you?? What do ya write about??

@chris! Yep, stories are my favorite! Usually about fantasy or the world in a different perspective. Hbu??

@Chai That’s awesome!! That sounds so fun. I write about adventures or pirates or trips across the seas or whatnot. All sorts of creative stuff!!

@chris! That sounds epic, I mean... pirates are pretty cool! I would definitely read that :))

Love!!!! Right back at you. I COMPLETELY get what you mean though, some of my ROCD has hurt my relationship but just stay strong and stay the course, for real. Light at the end of the tunnel! You can get better and get through it and I’m RIGHT there with you, especially if you need anything. And she is too! Just remember... OCD - it’s your OCD. (Also maybe worth while making sure she understands OCD and how to be support you.... if you’re getting treatment, maybe talk to whoever it is and ask about that, the best ways for her to help, etc.)

@chris! You’re breath of fresh air man. Thank you. Never change. The world needs more of people like you.

@Staying Alive Once again, back at you!!!!! Hmu if you ever wanna chat 🤙 or chat more!

LOVE TO HEAR IT!! THANK YOU AND I’M PROUD OF YOU TOO!! We all in it together 💪

@chris! Hey Chris! I know you started ERP .. how’d things go for you brother ?