hi guys! today was actually one of the hardest days. i went out & had to walk out or walk around where i was and felt the urge to throw up. my thoughts aren’t there, nor have i encountered any visuals, it’s just really sickening and difficult to handle. i’m slowly finding ways to cope and make me feel better, but because it’s fresh i believe i just have to let it flow. i suffer from depression and anxiety as well which triggers my thoughts a little more. i get chest pain and feel as if my heart is full. i really pressure myself into not having thoughts and even if they come about i convert them into positive things. i do believe i can overcome this! remember you aren’t alone & your thoughts don’t define you! you are still you & you’re strong! continue to fight and push through! <3

thank you so much! honestly i think it’s just the way you handle it and how you cope with it as well! i try not to think about it too much but when it does occur i just let it linger because testing it can be even more triggering! try to fight the thoughts in your head & don’t question or think you need any reassurance cause that makes it worse! reading everyone else’s ocd stories truly helped me understand and get through my days. we’re not alone & we can overcome this, we just need to stay strong! you can fight these intrusive thoughts even if your mind tells you that you can’t! i know it can get frustrating too because it makes you believe that you are that thought and will act upon it, but honestly it’s a face your fears kind of thing. you just have to know that your thoughts are you & only you know what you’re capable of. it is quite uncomfortable but it’ll all work out slowly! trust the process & if it helps pray to God about it! i feel a little more free now that i’ve really talked to people and let it out & left it to be! you can and you will get through this! keep going <33.

yes of course! i just fight my thoughts even if it really gets to me, i just have to know that it isn’t me! there’s a community group i believe, when you scroll it should say something like that and you could sign up! i signed up for next saturday, may 8th @ 10:00am! i hope you find it and find the courage to join! i’ll be there! and hopefully i find you there! you’re doing amazing just know that! we’re in this together!

of course! i’m walking outside and probably going to draw and paint something as a coping mechanism! find something to keep your productive! close your eyes and take deep breathes if you have to! <3 i hope to see you there!