I am about to go on a night out with one of my girl mates just the two of us! SO ocd has stopped me from doing that with just two of us drinking for 4 years and I am so proud of myself for saying yes I will go. I of course have had some intrusive thoughts pop up but trying to focus on the small win of saying yes and going. Wanted to share with people who will understand how big this is for me!!
I am so scared to do this. I am concerned once I have any drinks I will make a move on my friend. I am not attracted to her at all. I’m also very concerned people will think we are a couple when we go out to eat.
@Candomarl Yes I thought the same (and still get those thoughts!) i went out last night with my friend and yes i did get some horrible thoughts whilst out but I just said maybe and sat wirh them x
I went through the same thing and I can really relate, so proud of you!!!💗
@g🦋 Thank you so much! I’m super proud of myself 🩵
100% Same here, I force myself to go out and it has helped a lot. I sit with the anxiety and if I get overwhelmed I go to the bathroom and breathe. My ocd tells me all kinds of things! It’s also horrible when you try to make new friends because I’m afraid any girl that talks to me is flirting with me. It’s weird but just know your definitely not alone
@Anonymous Thank you it does feel very lonely when in an episode of thoughts. Well done for pushing through :))))
Hi all!! It's been a while since I've been on here and I just want to say everybody can do this. When I was diagnosed with ocd and specifically so-ocd I thought oh lord I'm lying to myself and my sexuality. No! I've always been straight and will be!! Anyway, what I have learned is to let thought be a thought (that is harder than it seems). But if you try to not force the thought and let it leave when you want and show the thoughts that you are unbothered things will become easier. But today I have the realization that I no longer have the urge to figure it out because I do know who I am and that these thoughts are not of me. I no longer feel like I am lying to myself and I feel more and more like my old self. Anyway, if you have read all the way here just know you got this I'm proud and I feel myself beating ocd every day. You will have your down days and that's ok just get back up and keep moving forward. Love you all❤️
What are your wins/win recently? Also what is something you are grateful for in your ocd journey? My win is starting trauma therapy finally. Im very nervous but I know it will be beneficial. As for what Im grateful for with my ocd journey, its the love and support of my husband who has stuck by me for almost 20 years so far through all my diificult battles with ocd. I hope this post inspires people and gives them hope! It does get better! I also suffer from bipolar, anxiety and ptsd, too and it is possible to live a good life with multiple mental issues.
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