deadmeat

Date posted: 1y

things have gotten better :)

i used to do therapy through here, and i would leave comments on every post i read to try to help. i’ve had ocd my ENTIRE life (21 rn) and its always been magical thinking up until 14- earlier this year my existential ocd was at its worst. i would drive around to see if any emergency rooms would take me in because i couldn’t be left alone. i was constantly throwing up, never slept or ate, never did anything because i was so anxious all the time with just about every form of ocd. i never thought id get better. i was so worried my life would never feel the same and id never feel genuine happiness again. it consumed everything about me. i’ve been on Paroxetine for a few months, and i can say it’s definitely helped, along with exposure therapy at home. it took a while, and at the time it felt like forever because i just wanted to be okay. i’m okay today! i was okay yesterday! i’ve been so much better for the last couple months. it will feel like such a slow process but please trust it. i’ve met so many people on here that i could relate to and everyone in this community means so much to me. i’m so proud of all of you. idk if anyone will see this, but if you do, give it time. nothing is urgent. it may feel like it, but you have time to figure things out, and *not* figure things out. not all of your thoughts and fears need an explanation :) i truly didn’t think it could get better, but it did, and it will for all of you, too.

ctmont

Date posted: 1y

This is exactly what I needed to hear after a super difficult day with my OCD. Thank you.

deadmeat

Date posted: 1y

@ctmont you are so welcome, i’m so glad you could find comfort in this post! i’m so proud of you and im so glad you’re here🖤

Sesamoi

Date posted: 1y

I’m so sorry you’ve been through that! Ocd is hell. But thank you so much for posting this, you’ve given me so much hope 🫶 praying for you, you’re not alone

deadmeat

Date posted: 1y

@Bluebells i’m so glad this post gave you hope! please hold on to that. ocd is such a bully but im so proud of you. even on days when it feel like nothing will change, it will, things are literally constantly changing. it quite literally HAS to get better:)

Sesamoi

Date posted: 1y

@deadmeat I’m so proud of you too!!! You’re so awesome 🔥🔥🔥😁

Preena

Date posted: 1y

I am so sorry youve been through so much. I'm just a stranger but I'm so proud of you for surviving a hundred percent of your worst days. Also I'm super inspired by your story it feels like there is hope for all of us :) and the 'nothing is urgent' message was exactly what I needed to hear!! Thank you :)

deadmeat

Date posted: 1y

@Preena thank you so much!!! i’m so glad this could help you!! it really, really does get better. i know how it feels to feel stuck and think life will never feel right again, but it will, and im SO proud of you for being here!!🖤🖤

Melissaisliv...

Date posted: 1y

I’m so happy for you! I Can tell you put in a lot of effort to get to here you go girl!!💕

deadmeat

Date posted: 1y

@Melissaislivingwithocd this is so sweet😭thank you so much for your comment, i appreciate you!!

Melissaisliv...

Date posted: 1y

@deadmeat 💕💕

Suhonn

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y

Omg, I drove myself to the er 2 days ago because I felt like I was going insane. I'm down 5lb since the weekend. This has been the worst period of my life. I have been on celexa and Wellbutrin for several years but I'm seeing a psychiatrist next week in case they need changed.

Sesamoi

Date posted: 43w

@Suhonn I’m sorry, my friend! I’ll pray for you.

tupperware

Date posted: 24w

fully recovered

hi guys haven’t posted here in awhile but i’ve fully recovered and have a really good life now lots of friends enjoying school and have a really loving boyfriend who helped me out of my ocd even if he didn’t know he was helping me (just through being loved and supported i felt happy enough to recover) hope u guys can recover too i had severe ocd and basically got better within 2 months by myself :)

dslite

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 22w

Recovery is possible

Just wanted to give some hope to those who are having ocd spikes, spirals and worries. This past year I have regained my life back. I went from beginning to isolate myself, being convinced by my ocd that my hobbies are bad and that I should avoid things I enjoyed, and having constant panic attacks. With the work of IOP, psychiatry and nocd, I have made great strives towards my future. I now don’t avoid things and instead embrace my life and ANY possibility that may come. Don’t let the ocd bully you. Yes, I have intrusive thoughts still but I am able to go about my day instead of obsessing over them. You can find this too. I encourage anyone on the fence to please seek help if you are in a tough time, it can literally save your life.

calebtrask

Date posted: 18w

You will be okay! There is hope!

Hey people! Hope you all are doing well. I used to use this app back in time, when I was dealing with many subtypes of ocd, mainly related to my sexuality. But, today, I live a life free of of obsessions, at least in terms of my sexuality. I do think that I still have a way to go to get better in terms of mental health - yet I'm not ruining my life over silly thoughts. When I have time and energy, I will write about my experience and story. But, for now, please know that what you are going through at the moment is only temporary. You will feel good inside your skin one, hopefully very soon. If you need a company or a person to vent to, please let me know! I can listen. I emphatise with you all and send you love. best, caleb

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