I just want to say that I had the BEST day on Sunday! I spent the day with my boyfriend and a few intrusive thoughts came in but I kind of learned how to manage them when I worded things better in my head to relax the intrusive thoughts. I just accept them in the moment but tell myself it has to pass. I finally felt like myself and was so incredibly happy and present. I hope for more good days but that was a reminder that I’ll be okay. I just also needed to accept that I have OCD and I very well may have it all my life but I’d rather not struggle with it and allow it for ruin all the things I’ve worked so hard for. Don’t give up. And I am telling myself that too. And also I need to continue with my exposures… so I can really be getting the full benefit! If u have had good days please share here and give us all hope that we can do this :)

Any tips on how to deal with the rollercoaster of good and bad days with OCD? I had such a good day yesterday with tackling my compulsions and rumination. I tend to get up in the mornings and my OCD loves to start immediately. It becomes frustrating when you feel like you made progress, only to go right back to where you were. Any positive encouragement of how you’ve dealt with this would be appreciated!

Lately, my mood shifts so frequently. A couple of minutes ago, I got triggered and decided that instead of doing a compulsion, I'd write in my journal (since I haven't done that in a while). But after writing not even half a page... I'm okay? Well, sorta! 😭 I'm experiencing a resurgence in old obsessions, which is disappointing. A couple of weeks back, I was doing a lot better, but now it's just one thing after another. Really wish therapy was more affordable. I'm already seeing my psychiatrist, but she wants me to see a specialist as well. When I think about living with this for the rest of my life, I can get a little emotional. I know it'll get easier to manage as time passes, and it might not even affect me in the future, but right now...? It's a lot of work I'll need to do to overcome this. I'm willing to do it, but I get discouraged at times... But that's enough of my little vent! I hope anyone who reads this is doing okay. Hang in there 🤍

What did you do today to work on managing your OCD? All wins/accomplishments are welcome to be posted! :-)