I used to believe that OCD would control my days and my life. And for so long it did. I’m here today to share 10 tips on how I’ve began to heal. I am not where I want to be- but I’m so far from where I’ve been. 1. Get up and do it anyways. Show up to work, school, the ball game, dinner out with friends. Your thoughts may feel like they run your life BUT THEY DONT. Thoughts are just random brain impulses firing at random. You have made it through every bad thought alive- and if you really think about it - how often do our fears really come true?? Honestly- they never really do. It is VITAL that you show up. You don’t have to be 100 percent. Just get there. 2.NOTHING IS FOREVER. No bad day lasts forever. No bad thought lasts forever even if it feels like it will- THIS TOO SHALL PASS. 3. I personally suffer from intrusive thoughts about many things - one of them fearing Im going to have a panic attack. I haven’t had one in a good month and I still fear it every day. I’m not sure why- but I CHOOSE to not let this silly thought run my life. I CHOOSE to be happy despite it. 4. One positive action after another makes a big difference. Get some sleep, drink some water, get some exercise, eat healthy, go see a family friend, pet an animal, do an activity you love (or used to love) 5. FAITH. Faith has been such a huge part of my recovery. I could not have done it without Jesus. It’s comforting to know that He loves you and has a plan for your life. This struggle will only make you stronger and unstoppable! 6. It is okay to get help! It is okay to see a counselor, a therapist or a psychiatrist. It is okay to take medicine if needed. This does not make you a failure. It is okay to have OCD. Mine stems from abuse during childhood. It is not my fault. It is okay to have OCD 7. It is okay to cry sometimes - it is okay to complain- it is okay to fail. As long as you pick yourself up afterwards and carry on with your life. 8. It may feel like a constant battle. And it is - EVERYTHING IS DIFFICULT BEFORE IT BECOMES EASY. I used to think I’d never want to see my friends again- I’m closer to them now than ever. I used to think I’d never be able to shake some of the thoughts I used to have - they don’t phase me anymore. I used to think I’d never see brighter days- brighter days are on the horizon But I did not get to where I am now without persistence, dedication and faith. DO I STILL HAVE THOUGHTS ? YESSSS BAD DAYS? YESSS FRUSTRATION? YESS WAS THE FIGHT WORTH IT. YES

Lillielou02

Date posted: 6y

Also- I have found that talking about my OCD every minute of the day only worsened it. That’s what it enjoys - for you to dwell on it. I’m not saying don’t tell others what your going through or seek advice. That is perfectly okay. But after you have done that try and not feed it. The more you feed it the more it grows

Daisy04

Date posted: 6y

Thank you so much for sharing these. Your encouragement and positive attitude is such an encouragement! I so love that you added in faith. It is often hard for a Christian to have mental issues such as these as often we believe we are not doing something “right”. How could we have such fears and doubts when we have God? Because we live in a fallen world! Without Jesus, I wouldn’t be healing either. Thank you for sharing and a big yay!!!! For your start of healing! I wish you continued victories! ☺️?

Lillielou02

Date posted: 6y

Yes!! I used to believe that God was “punishing” me - or forgot about me. But really- he was right there all along. Being my strength in the darkness guiding me along. And I’m grateful because it made me stronger

Lewis

Date posted: 6y

These false memories have been making it so difficult, but this is encouraging :) Thank you

singersoll

Date posted: 6y

Thank you for this.

lou47

Date posted: 6y

Thank you xx

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