Challenge for Today!

Hey everyone! Today, let's try to do no searching for answers/reassurance on google (or whatever you use to do so). If you feel like that might be too difficult, that's okay! Try working your way up to it! (for example, you could do only 10 minutes of no compulsions or however long feels more comfortable to you right now in your journey, and then you will eventually work up to an hour, 2 hours, etc). I am doing the same thing. I actually did this yesterday and I felt very anxious at first.. but then I felt a lot of relief a few hours after. This might not be the same exact way that it happens for everyone, but I can promise that this WILL be better for you in the long run, as compulsions can make our OCD much worse even though they feel safer in the moment. Let's try to hold ourselves accountable! We can do hard things :)

alyssa90

Date posted: 21h

I did this yesterday too! It was hard but i did not do it! I had a lot of anxiety.

StrawberryFr...

Date posted: 21h

I am so proud of you! I know it can be so difficult and the anxiety can be very overwhelming, but you did it! :)

alyssa90

Date posted: 21h

@StrawberryFrog:) Thank you it’s been so rough this morning having a lot of self pity and wanting to cry but I can’t I have kids who need me and love me. This to shall pass. I have a lot of catastrophic feelings like things aren’t going to end well for me and this just really puts me in a spiral. How do you combat this.

StrawberryFr...

Date posted: 20h

@alyssa90 - I am so sorry you're going through this. First, you are very strong and a really great mother. OCD makes it so hard to do even normal tasks. I am still on my journey, and I am a bit newer to it because my OCD intrusive thoughts started getting horrible this summer. It has been the worst summer, and the lowest point in my life. And honestly, I am still learning myself how to combat these horrible thoughts. I think the first thing would to have some compassion for yourself. I know that will be so difficult, because OCD makes us believe we're this "terrible" person who doesn't deserve love. But you DO. It won't be easy, but try to do something nice for yourself. It doesn't have to be big at all, it can be as simple as lighting a candle. I can see that you love your kids so much, and I am so proud of you for pushing through for them even when it is so hard. These thoughts can make you feel the worst. Also, try to continue not doing compulsions as best as you can. It's okay if it isn't perfect, your effort is more than enough. What really helps me is reading stories about people who are on the other side of recovery from their OCD. They understand how this disorder can drag you through the mud, but they have overcome it. Of course, they still struggle some days, but it doesn't consume them anymore. Those stories give me so much hope to keep pushing through. And I know you hear this a lot, but ERP really does help. Trust me, it sometimes makes me a little mad when I hear about it, because WHY would I ever want to literally expose myself to my TRIGGERS. But I promise, just give it a try if you're comfortable. You can start really small, just make sure you don't overwhelm yourself. I am currently working on it, and I love encouraging others. I know how debilitating this disorder can be. Some days I thought I genuinely wouldn't make it. But keep holding on. I promise you can do it. ❤️

Anonymous

Date posted: 21h

I understand what you’re saying the Google part and research. I don’t have a problem with the intrusive thoughts and me feeling dirty all the time and yes, you’re right it does make you feel anxious at first, but when you stick to it after a while, you control it I understand that because I get anxious when I go places, but I stay there and I just pray and ask God to help me and I’m glad that I have people that understand what I’m going through and maybe some of us are going through different things with OCD but it’s good to know you have a community that understands. Makeup bless everybody here and keep them safe and he’ll each and one of our minds.

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