Anastasia1
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- 4y
Just another OCD guyJust another...
- Date posted
- 4y
I’m so sorry you’re going through this. OCD can be extremely isolating because non OCD people just don’t understand. I was in a similar place as you, hopeless and depressed. I called the suicide hotline several times. I had 4 different therapists in 2 months because none knew how to treat me. Then I came across NOCD and it changed everything for me. To start having this community of people who can relate to you will give you a sense of belonging. You are not crazy and you are not broken. Doing ERP will change your life. The one tip I can give you is to practice ERP even on the days that you do not have a session. I believe in you ❤️
Anastasia1Anastasia1
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- 4y
Thank you so much, it really helps knowing that ERP has helped a lot of people with ocd. It feels really good to have a community of people who don’t think I’m crazy or a bad person, and who care. I really really appreciate it, thank you ♥️
pureolifepureolife
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- 4y
Are you in treatment? If not, what’s stopping you?
Anastasia1Anastasia1
- Date posted
- 4y
I’m in therapy, but she doesn’t really know much about OCD. I just got this app and am scheduling a free appointment, but i am scared nothings gonna work.
pureolifepureolife
- Date posted
- 4y
@Anastasia1 Awesome job scheduling an appointment here! Working with an ocd specialist is key for recovery. Regular therapists just don’t cut it when it comes to ocd. They can be incredibly helpful for other problems, but not addressing obsessions. ERP works for more than 80% of people who do it. You have every reason to believe it will likely help you too.
Anastasia1Anastasia1
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- 4y
@pureolife Thank you, god I hope so. I feel like I have some really strange ocd themes. I hope it works
Iwashere2Iwashere2
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- 4y
@Anastasia1 They really give you tools you can actually apply to yourself. Even if you relapse, you're never back to square 1 because you know what you have to do to get back on the horse!
goofy.giraffe_goofy.giraffe_
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- 4y
That is so hard and I am positive nobody knows your pain and that hurts in itself. You didn’t put those thoughts in your mind so please don’t blame or get mad at yourself for thinking someone or something is going to turn out bad. Your thoughts don’t control or affect anything that goes on around you. All you can do is try your best everyday and if standing up is the best you can do that day then good for you! Always push yourself (as long as you can) and try opening up to your family maybe they can help more then you realize.
Anastasia1Anastasia1
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- 4y
Thank you, it really helps talking to people who understand.
ashgrier12ashgrier12
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- 4y
What is ERP?
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- Date posted
- 22w
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- 14w
so overwhelmingly sad and need someone to talk to
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