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- Anthomy
- Date posted
- 3y ago
I’m in Texas and the weather sucks 😖
Those turtles in the Gulf, what a crazy story.
I’m sorry you are in the middle of that. I hope you have adequate shelter and resources 🙏
I'm from Illinois and we've been battered with snow and sub zero temps. I have a few workbooks but get a chapter or two in and quit or get too busy with work and life. Also Messa, I wish you luck in your session. Dont hold back. I have no advice on medication, I say to each their own. It's for some people and not for others. Let us know how your appointment goes. I remember my first and thinking they were going to admit me to a psych ward. You'll find the courage.
I know it’s difficult but setting some time aside to focus on your mental health would be good self care! Taking care of yourself is a priority!!
Are you on medication? I feel this same way..
Don’t give up! Are you able to see a therapist? I know you mentioned you’re busy, but an hour during the week to get help with your ERP could work wonders. Keep at it. I know it’s hard. I don’t always know if I’m doing ERP right either so I can relate.
I had seen a therapist who specialized in OCD. May need to go back for some booster sessions because my themes have changed and I hadn't really had POCD and I mean how do you do ERP on that stuff you know? Also I am not on medication, my choice but also my therapist didn't deem it necessary but said it could help. My personal beliefs lead me away from medication and more toward meditation. I appreciate the input. Hope you both are doing well. This weather isn't helping either I tell ya. Do either of you go to counseling or do OCD workbooks?
I definitely think going back to see the therapist could be super helpful. That way you can get some help with how to do ERP. Thanks for the well wishes. OCD is bugging me now too. Where are you that the weather is bad? Hopefully not Texas! I’m seeing a therapist now once a week. I do have some workbooks that I’ve read but honestly don’t do many of the exercises.
I’m starting my first therapy session today. I’m on medication but have only been on it for two months and I think it’s making it worse but idk..
Good luck with your session! Are you seeing an OCD specialist?
What do you all do when you have a handful of tricky weeks? I’ve been feeling pretty good, but the last few weeks I have noticed my SOOCD and Pure OCD sneaking in and have ruminated a whole lot more. Just some background: -happily married to my husband with kids. -All types of OCD in my past, but SOOCD has been the theme now for awhile. -definitely having trouble considering the fluidity of the idea of sexuality in general. Also triggered by later in life coming out stories. -my SOOCD has been manageable but lately it’s just been in the background—like a mosquito—just there enough to notice and I’m definitely attaching meaning to the thoughts. Which turns into a cycle of rumination. Argh! - Returning to my ERP exercises. Is this what most people do? Feeling a bit stuck. Not looking for any reassurance just support—sometimes knowing I’m not the only one is a bit of the push I need. It’s just nice to know we all have each other’s backs! 😊❤️
Ive posted on this app a few times this week, and I don’t like being a negative person, I just feel like I need to vent to people who get it. I’ve had ocd since I was a child, and I’ve been doing ERP for like 6 months and I’m still STRUGGLING. The spirals are horrible and I just worry I don’t have the strength to recover like a lot of other people have. Has anyone else felt like this and gotten through it? One of my motivations is to come out the other side and being able to post my success story here to hopefully inspire others. Curious to hear your success stories if you’re comfortable sharing.
I’m 28 years old and I’ve been battling with OCD since I was around 8 years old. However, I didn’t realize it was OCD until a few years ago. I’ve dealt with multiple themes of OCD that are on constant rotation. Currently, I’m struggling with real event OCD, and moral scrupulously OCD. It has made this past week extremely distressing. My husband is aware of all of my thoughts and feelings, however, that’s due to my need to “confess” virtually everything in my life. He is never stressed about the content of what I’m worrying about, but unfortunately, that serves as temporary reassurance for me, and the cycle continues. This week has been one of my HARDEST. I have been stuck in a loop over the same obsession, with barely any relief. I’m self employed, and usually the winter months are slow, so I currently have no distractions to get out of my head. I can barely eat, and I go through multiple waves of panic attacks a day. I’m starting to lose hope that I can figure this out alone. I’ve never seen professional help for my OCD, and to be honest, it terrifies me to have to explain my thoughts and feelings to a stranger. What if I never get better? I guess I’m just looking for guidance, advice, etc. I’m feeling so lost and scared.
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