Tanaya
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Shep24Shep24
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You can. In reality OCD a really just a pathetic coward that makes us think it’s a big bad monster. It’s like the wizard of oz once you pull down that veil it won’t have its power on you any longer
TanayaTanaya
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It truly is pathetic and I legit have arguments with it like it's a real person sometimes I feel like I'm going mad but I know I'm just trying to battle with it in my head, I've heard that's one of the worst things to do tho
M1ndoverMatt3rM1ndoverMatt3r
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You’re worth so much more ! If you need someone to talk to, I’m here
TanayaTanaya
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Thank you, I never usually post things like this I just wanted to get it out there to try and eveliate some of the despair I was feeling.
sammydddsammyddd
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- OCD Conqueror
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- 4y
Admitting it is the first step to overcoming it. You are brave to say something that feels so wrong/scary— it can be a motivator to take your life back, too.
TanayaTanaya
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Thank you, I just need the strength to sit with the anxiety I get from not giving into complusions.
Shep24Shep24
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Your bravery is strong because staying alive takes true courage. Trust me I was in a horrible place my ocd was so bad I could hardly leave my room.. the medication I was taking was reacting very badly... I thought I would be institutionalized... I got help across the country, am off medication, and feel great. I can fight my compulsions, work laugh socialize. The life I have now seemed impossible only 7 months ago. You got this! You have to believe in yourself and trust your survival instincts. Go to therapy journal and practice the simple exercises that seem pointless.... just the act of repetition eventually works!
TanayaTanaya
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Thank you so much for giving me some hope, it really means alot. I haven't started therapy yet but I cant wait, although I'm nervous because I know I will have to do the work and that's the only way to get better. Thank you for sharing about your meditation experience also because I was considering going on some, I've been against taking medication because I dont want to become reliant on it but these past few months I've been at my wits end and I'm sure you and many others here can relate to that feeling. Thank you for your kind words yet again.
Shep24Shep24
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I’m on an SSRI that works well but they had me on a benzo and getting off of it was absolutely heck. Really commit to the therapy even the tedious parts the work is worth it! I’m not going to lie it’s going to be uncomfortable! Something that helped me was a simple mantra which was “this feeling is going to pass...no feeling is final” then when I got through one time resisting a compulsion I just kept reminding myself that the feeling would need just like last time
Shep24Shep24
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TanayaTanaya
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Thank you for the advice it's really helpful, I know I'm going to need to be very strong willed and I'm honestly terrified because OCD has quite a strong grip on me right now but I'm hope once I get through the worst of it I can get my life and identity back again.
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