No days off.

I think I’ve learned with having OCD for almost 10 years being diagnosed for 5 Is that you have to fight every day and use your ERP and tools. I’ve gone through multiple relapses. I’ve had bad days bad weeks bad months, but I always remind myself to keep going to keep fighting. It’s OK to be discouraged every now and then what we have to deal with every day is tough and most people won’t ever understand. But I think that we are the real warrior la that are fighting a battle. No one can see. And I’m proud of everyone. I am a religious man. I used to see this as a curse and something I didn’t want in my life at all. But now I’m starting to see as a blessing which may sound odd. But I feel like I was given this so I could help others Reach peace and freedom. Hope everyone’s having a good day today, keep fighting. Don’t give up. We got this.

BMace

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 4d

When I feel tired or feel like giving up, I give myself grace and let myself remember that I have OCD and it’s OK to take a break. I also look back on how much I’ve overcome and remind myself. Yes I’m having a bad day but it’s just one day tomorrow will be a better day. I have let my employers know about my condition in case things do ramp up, which they will for everybody every now and then. But they are aware and they will give me space or time when I need it, which is a blessing. One other thing that really helped me I wanna say it was year 5. I was watching Batman Begins. I was already a huge Batman fan and I mean huge. And I finally put the two pieces together. I had to become Batman in order to save my mind a.k.a. “Gotham city.”Batman had to face his fears to become who he is And that’s what I do every day I put on my Batman suit (lol) and I face my fears. I also have a great support system. It took me time to tell some of my friends about my condition, but that definitely helps. I am also married and have three children that keep me wanting to fight every day for my mind and for my life.

BMace

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 4d

@BMace And believe me there is a point where I didn’t think I would ever find love let alone have kids, but I didn’t let OCD take control of my life.

poorspencer

Date posted: 4d

@BMace That’s amazing, man. I don’t know you but I’m super proud of you, and I really hope to be on your level someday. I’ll try my best to give myself grace too.

Anonymous

Date posted: 4d

This is really lovely.

poorspencer

Date posted: 4d

I really needed to hear this, man. Congrats on finding your peace with this and keep up the good fight. I just recently came to the realization that this is gonna be something I face every day… I’m trying my best to not let that scare me. I think it’s so awesome to hear about someone like me who has been fighting for so long. I’m not really sure when it started for me… I was a weird kid with a lot of quirks that I thought were just normal. Now, as an adult, looking back, they weren’t. What do you tell yourself to keep from growing tired? What do you do when you feel like giving up? Again, thanks for this post. We do got this.

Nica

Date posted: 4d

💙💙💙

Ray BB

Date posted: 3d

Absolute trooper, 💪 God bless, let's let God lead us past OCD and onto even tougher battles, which I don't think is possible, so every battle is easier now in comparison 🤭

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