Weekly Wins: You made it through 🎉

i had a job interview this week and i think it went well :-)

Sat with uncomfort ALLL day yesterday

My OCD flared. Got me for a few days. I'm working my way back up from the pit. IYKYK.

My daughter and I completed TWO sessions with her therapist

Successfully started a new medication this week (this was a big fear of mine!).

Started my sober journey and have been consistent with my medication.

I was able to clean out my passenger seat car and more with the help of my NOCD therapist Alana! ☺️

I’ve been sick all week and am finally starting to feel better!

I recognized I was spiraling and I'm starting to pull myself out of it. I didn't have that self-regulation skill before therapy.

I touched the bottom of the bathtub with my bare feet for the first time! It’s my biggest fear and anxiety. I also didn’t throw up!

Got through my first week of classes of the semester :)

Proud of yall!

Even though my chest was hurting with anxiety, I pushed through a tough moment without allowing myself into the thought spiral. Hours later I realized what I was worrying about didn’t even bother me anymore! 🥳

Got myself out of the house and oon a walk for the first time in months. It was beyond worth it!

I had a staged reading for a play I spent 10 years writing last night. Everyone in the audience loved it!

Went outside my house for the first time since my contamination ocd flared up

Didn't cancel any personal events.

I rocked out to a triggering song. It was hard to let go and fully enjoy it, but I did pretty good :)

I am in my first trimester of pregnancy and having really bad physical symptoms (in addition to OCD symptoms) but I am working really hard to be nice to myself even if I'm not able to get much done. I have high standards for myself and a lot that I want to doing, and I'm not able to do much right now. Im working hard to be nice to myself and give myself grace and just accept that right now is about survival and it will get better and I'll get more done later when I feel better.

I had a biopsy and it came back fine. 😊

I made it through the gauntlet of my ocd times!

Successfully worked through some uncomfortable conversations with my partner without spiraling or running away!

Bought myself a disneyland pass and will be trying to use it to help my ocd exposure therapy to get used to being in more crowed places 😊

I got through an obsession. It's a pretty crazy one, but I sat with it. I freaked out for a while, but eventually emerged and won !!!!

The fear I dreaded returning the most is having a resurgence. It’s not that bad. Not good either but not world ending

Had a mental breakdown yesterday. But I worked all week, fed my family and paid my bills still. I guess that’s a win.

Felt good for a couple days but OCD is flaring currently. Using my techniques to help me get through it!

Started my NOCD journey and completed my first two sessions. Excited to see where it goes from here.

I didn’t let ocd control me for 3 days

Had a rude customer on the phone, but made it through the conversation without being rude back

I let my feelings be there and didn’t let it stop my day.

I had temporary false memory ocd over me passing my emt state certification exam. I did checking compulsions but not every time.

Finished my first whole week of TMS

I am discharged from counseling as of December 24….Making ERP a lifestyle and not just in counseling!

I mostly resisted all of my compulsions and sat with uncertainty

I attended my first support group and it was really helpful :)

I passed my driver’s test!

I didn’t call out of work this week! (Even though I really wanted to)

i’m going to start taking more pictures of myself! it’s something that i’ve avoided for a long time out of insecurity but finally i’ve slowly started becoming better with having my photo taken and even better, wanting to take photos of myself

Submitting paperwork for new job that pays more.

It used to be that my ocd just wanted to get things perfect. But I'm at a point now, where I could reach perfect and my ocd still wouldn't be satisfied. My brain rarely perceives things as "perfect" anymore, even in instances when it is, and I end up stuck in doing a certain action. This week it was brushing my teeth. Which I usually do until it feels "just right." But this time, no matter how many attempts on the area, my ocd still wasn't happy. And I had to give up. And even though it was very bothersome then (still sort of is), to the point where it had me pacing back & forth in my room to try & release how tense & uncomfortable I felt, I'm glad I stopped, because if I keep brushing my teeth for as long and as hard as I do, I'm going to damage them. If dentists claim that all I need is 2 minutes then why am I taking a half an hour? I shouldn't. And I won't anymore 😤💪 I need to show the greed who's boss! Positive affirmations!!

Today I held a surprise party for my fiancé. I ate the food. I hugged everyone. I used a microphone that was passed around for karaoke 😭 I feel stressed about it now. But also relieved that I could do it. When 12 months ago I couldn’t even go shopping in the store

i have a job interview today!

Whats helped somewhat when thinking about bad things that could happen is I tell myself if it happens it happens I'm not going to suffer twice ruminating about it now and then when that bad thing happens. ERP is hard for me because I'm autistic and have ocd. I need more specialized care.

I have been sitting with lots of anxiety and OCD thoughts each day this week and just continued on with life the best I could - it was a productive week and I am doing ok despite all the internal noise. Hope you all have a good weekend!

I really wanted to avoid my therapy session today, but I went. Maybe God gave me the strength. My OCD manifests as Avoidance and Perfectionism. I'm glad im still putting in some kind of effort. Good luck everyone else on your journeys.

I struggle with harm OCD, especially with dark intrusive thoughts/images/urges. I went with my father to Kohl’s and passed through the kitchenware aisles. Though there were knives, sharp objects and such, I made myself walk through anyway, trying not to engage with intrusive thoughts, and took some shaky deep breaths while walking and looking at them, to let the intrusive thoughts pass, not to fight them nor agree with them

Erp is finally starting to bring me some peace ☮️

Been doing brave things and going against what OCD wants me to today . Challenging the discomfort everyday

I made it through two weeks with NOCD and did 3 support groups and completed my first exposure

For years I’ve had an obsession with microplastics. I remember how paralyzing it’s been so many times. Though it’s still a struggle, I was courageous this morning during my therapy session: I put my polyester blanket in my mouth. I even licked it haha. What a weird exposure, but impactful for me. I might just have to start doing that every morning… 🙏🏻

I began learning how to draft sewing patterns!

Pulled myself out of a scary spiral yesterday w/o engaging in harmful behaviors 💖 & made it through the week!

working a job that my OCD would have been terrified of!

I was having friend trouble and I finally worked it out in a healthy way!

Started doing cardio every single day :)

I gave myself permission to take breaks throughout a busy time

I fought back against the compulsion to ask for reassurance a couple times this week. It's a small step in the right direction!

I started OCD therapy this week!

I prayed tonight

I used a lot of techniques and ruminated under a hour today!

Was able to just be around my friends and have a very good time. Helped me forget the problems I ruminate about.

Visited two old workplaces, was able to walk around without leaving right away

I recognised a major flare up and called for therapy which I start on Tuesday

I drank a new brand of water and tea (I'm scared to try new foods/drinks as I'm worried they're contaminated). It made me a little nervous at first and my thoughts started spiraling but I got through it :) Also went grocery shopping this week without feeling anxious and I got more new food to try. And I've been pushing through being uncomfortable/feeling anxious at night when I have to drive home. (My OCD decided to attach itself to that lately 🤦‍♀️) Even though it sucks sometimes, I'm always proud afterwards. Keep going everyone!

I had severe strep coupled with severe feelings of anxiety. I thought it would never end, and today Im feeling “ok”. That’s a small win!

Found out how I can better deal with my mental compulsions and I found out I really like to play the piano :)

I’ve been really anxious due to stress at work and home so much to the point that I’ve been having the urge to vape all week, but I have over 350 days clean and I refuse to go back to my old ways. I’m taking it one day at a time, I’m glad to say that I’m feeling better about how I’m coping with stress and my OCD triggers to keep everything exact and perfect all the time. I’m happy that things are starting to get easier to deal with.

I had a pretty good first week at work after vacation. Made strides using techniques been learning with my therapist, but this afternoon I succumbed to same old order and checking OCD I’ve had issues with. Stress at end of week got best of me. Feeling burnt out now but I’m just trying to reflect on how much I’ve accomplished this week and that I have ability to begin again every day. Recovery not supposed to be perfect. This weekly reflection from you nice people of NOCD is helping me realize I’m making progress and to not get down because of a tough few hours. Thanks everyone

Had an extremely stressful week at work, but instead of ruminating and letting OCD win. I tackled the items as they came!

I stood up for myself, and I waited till I calmed down to respond, but I thought of a way to say it, and I thought about the other side, addressed her feelings, and at the same time, stood up for myself.

I was able to identify what triggered me

Went to a wellness class!

I have not shampooed my hair multiple times in the shower in the past two days

I used my air fryer today for the first time in two months, even though it was scary for me. :) Feeling like I can defeat contamination OCD and my phobia 💪🏼

i tried beating some obsessions

I didn’t call out this week😝

Started 2mg of Abilify and the thoughts have calmed down significantly. I am writing again and my insight is staying strong

Didn't avoid social situations and got through the uncomfortable feeling while conversing and maintaining eye contact. Remained calm despite loud, negative magical thinking. Had a few rough days afterward with other contamination and perfection compulsions but getting back on my feet and taking advantage of it being a new day. You win some and you lose some but trying again is the real win.

Yesterday I went to the club after a long time and ended up running into my ex. We had a chat and I was able to advocate for my mental health and cut contact with him. Discussed it today with my NOCD therapist Nicole and I feel much better now 🙏

Thank you so much for the encouragement!!

I did not get triggered by two events that would have triggered me months ago 💫

For the past few weeks I've been dealing with two different OCD themes. Its been incredibly exhausting mentally. My only win this week is that I'm consistent in my OCD therapy and working hard to resist my compulsions.

Sat with the thoughts and allowed them to be there without reacting even though they made me uncomfortable

A loved one was in an accident this week and I felt OCD trying SO HARD to make it my fault or to tell me I could have predicted something terrible would happen or all the worse case scenarios that might happen as a result. I felt all the feelings without doing any compulsions. Instead, I’ve been giving myself (and my loved one) lots of compassion and care. ❤️💪❤️‍🩹

Expressing negative feelings to someone I care a lot about even though my ocd says that I’m too much and they’re going to leave me.

I was able to volunteer for 7 hours for a fundraiser although I have never waited tables before

I had a call with disability and set up a call with a more intensive therapy program

My assessments are coming back with big signs of improvement, even if I don’t always feel that strong I know I am deep down 😊

I started seeing an NOCD therapist!

I know it's been 5 days since this post, but yesterday I had pretty much an OCD free day and I didn't really feel like I was dissociating a lot either!

I’ve been sitting with the uncertainty about whether I’ll get behind on my work while my kiddo is home sick

I was able to get back into logging my food today and feel pretty good about it.

If you get behind maybe you probably will eventually catch up. 🙂