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Am I going crazy?
I feel like I no longer know what to do. I feel like I am going insane and am tired of the loud chatter in my head. I started a new therapist yesterday, hopefully that helps. I just want my life back, and I want forward movement. I want ocd triggers to stop having such
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A widow’s continuous battle.
The only good thing about dealing with comorbid disorders alongside OCD is that I get a break from the incessant chatter of OCD and its grab. Of course, its still not the best feeling ever, because just although it might not be OCD, depression is its own monster of its own. I really hate this
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Consistency and Repetition is key.
Today I realized and understood how crucial consistency and repetition is when it comes to ERP and recovery. Isn’t funny and ironic how repetition can actually be a helpful tool instead of a tedious and harmful one like it is with our OCD? I think its all about balance. OCD makes us do unnecessary repetitive
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Oh how I hate you compulsions…
Today is the first time I intentionally set time apart for myself. It feels so unnatural especially when OCD is still roaring in the background. It is crazy though how much of a difference it does to actively practice self compassion. It is so nice and relieving to know that I DON’T have to listen
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Seriously?! An OCD mom’s nightmare
There are so many different OCD themes out there, and not that it’s something to be proud of but I have suffered them pretty much all. Currently though, my highest OCD theme struggles are Contamination, Just Right and Scrupulosity. Weirdly, they all mesh together too. Tonight my 4 year old toddler, Lucas decided he was
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Hello!! OCD really sucks :/
Well, I don’t know where to start because not only do I struggle with OCD, but I also have ADHD and bipolar disorder, but lately, the OCD has been the loudest roaring monster I am dealing with so, I will start there. It’s a monster that won’t leave me alone and just seems to enjoy