Any advice is welcome

Hi to everyone, I want to share with you my actual situation. I'm 26 and I've been diagnosed OCD 2 years ago. Now I'm doing therapy once a week and I'm starting ERP but I'm still struggling. It seems to me that I'm not reaching anything in life... I'm an aspiring tattoer, but I'm extremely afraid to apply as an apprentice in a shop; I mean that I worry about what could happen and so the anxiety increases till nervous breakdown. I also have many intrusive thoughts about another tattoo I would like to do and for this reason I'm avoiding it. Theese fears makes me question about my identity till crisis. I still live with my mother and I work only 3 days per week: I'm really ashamed of it. I feel so isolated and blocked.. Depression is another issue and my mom doesn't tolerate it; so she repeats to me that I have to find another job to feel better. I don't like my self and I hate how I'm living... I hope I don't disturb anyone. I'm not seeking reassurences; I'd just like to read your opinion.

"Pure" OCD

hanysm@gmail...

Date posted: 8d

Hi there, Please know you are not alone—many people here have felt or still feel the same way.My humble advice is that the key to getting better lies within you. OCD can trick you into believing otherwise, but the first step is to be kind to yourself. You need your own kindness most of all. Remember, success often comes after many failures, which help us grow into better people. Appreciate yourself for who you are, because you are special, just like everyone else. Live to make yourself happy—not others or society, but you. When you find peace within yourself, and that takes hard work, love will radiate outward in amazing ways. Finally, believe in yourself and take action without worrying about the results. Set your goal to learn, which means making mistakes, rather than being perfect. You’ve got this, friend.

Anonymous

Date posted: 8d

Thank you very much. You' re really kind and I appreciate a lot your words. I feel more understood. Another personal isseu is the consideration about the opinion of others: I'm working on it. Thank you again; I wish you the most beautiful things in life bro.

hanysm@gmail...

Date posted: 8d

@Anonymous You remind me of a folklore story from back home. It goes like this: A village man set out for the market with his son and a donkey loaded with goods. As they passed a group of people sitting nearby, the villagers laughed and mocked them for both walking while they had a donkey to ride. So the man and his son both got on the donkey’s back. Soon after, they encountered another group who scolded them for overworking the donkey. To avoid cruelty, the man got off, letting his son ride instead. Then they passed a different group who criticized the son for riding while his father walked, so they switched places. Later, yet another group accused the father of making his son walk the entire way. Frustrated by all the opinions, the man decided to carry the donkey along with his son—only to be called insane. This story shows that everyone has an opinion. The key is to define a circle of trust—people whose opinions you truly value, like your immediate family. Their views are what really matter; the rest is just noise.

LiveLifeLove

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 8d

OCD is tough to navigate but once you are given the skills to get a handle on it your life will change. ERP has been proven to be the most effective way to treat OCD. It's not easy but if you stick with it, you will be able to control OCD and not allow it to control you. I have been in ERP therapy for 2 months now. I definitely have a long way to go but I can tell you, it works. Stick with this community. You are not alone. You got this!

Anonymous

Date posted: 8d

I hope so! Since I started therapy I've noticed more awareness; ABC is helping with the thoughts. During last sessione I started ERP and I hope to see some results in the future. I'm grateful to read your story. Thank you for the support!

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