cozymushroom
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AnimaniashAnimaniash
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- 3y
As a really bad victim of rocd, I can confirm that it all passes. I thought I would never feel attraction to my bf ever again after getting this. But, I found that being happy with you relationship and not focusing on the thoughts help a lot. Live in the moment. Keep the thoughts to yourself and sit with them. I recently hangout with my boyfriend and we were cuddling in the couch. Wow! I never felt so much attraction! It's because I ignored my compulsions and moved on. Things have been pretty fantastic here on out. Again it doesn't last forever! Accept the thoughts as thoughts, and learn to respond to them in a good way! That's how I'm recovering from ROCD!
neverstopfightingneverstopfig...
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Thank you, this shit is really horrible and I want it all to go away
neverstopfightingneverstopfig...
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In this place too, you don't need to accept it, love is a choice, here for you friend ❤
cozymushroomcozymushroom
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It makes me feel like I don’t even want to make the choice. It feels so different from the beginning
neverstopfightingneverstopfig...
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- 3y
@cozycat Ik, I know exactly how you feel, im in that exact same place. In the begging, I was desperately clamoring on to the relationship, now I'm numb and feel like I've found my truth, but please keep fighting friend. Don't lose what you love to this horrible horrible disease. ❤
neverstopfightingneverstopfig...
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@cozycat You're ok, everything's okay, you're not alone
Mixed Chick-Mental HealthMixed Chick-...
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- OCD Conqueror
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- 3y
My NOCD therapist said something helpful to me today regarding “feelings” - Feelings are subjective and when we make decisions based on them, we risk making emotional, rash decisions. She told me to make a pros and cons list. She also said to think more with “wise-mind” (that worksheet is really helpful, Idk if it’s an ocd standard one, but if you don’t know what I’m talking about, Google: wise mind worksheet)
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- 20w
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