My ocd better be gone or at least better by Christmas time because christmas is my favourite thing ever and I can’t let it be ruined so I’m just really hoping that I’ll be able to enjoy it the same way as every year

Jish03

Date posted: 4y

I can relate

Sasha

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 4y

I would avoid trying to push ocd away. You don’t have control whether it comes or not. What you have control over is how you respond to it. So instead of saying you hope it goes away or gets better. Say “I hope I have the skills and habits that will make it easier for you myself to deal with my ocd if it comes.”

Sasha

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 4y

The problem with what you resist, is it persists. So if you try to push away it means you fear it. And if you fear it, it will get stronger. Rather accept it. You shouldn’t care whether it comes or it doesn’t. Because you don’t have to react to it. And it doesn’t have to ruin your day

Maybe,MaybeNot

Date posted: 4y

@Sasha Agreed. If you stop resisting, you WILL get better. That’s the only way to get better. Let Christmas be your motivator and start today!

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