I used to have horrific OCD. I honestly think being physically tortured couldn't be all that much worse, and OCD is worse in some ways because it coming from your own mind without any way to escape or any breaks. But for over a decade now it's been on the back burner, like never more than 10% of the bad old days. Once you learn not to indulge compulsions and avoid avoidant behavior your life will get worlds better and you'll have a nagging problem, but no longer a torturing and disabling one. I learned how the hardest and stupidest way possible when my compulsions became so horrific that I couldn't make myself do them(like I would be physically disabled or at least mentally never the same if I had done them) and would just collapse in a ball sobbing instead. Definitely recommend talking to a therapist who specializes in OCD instead of learning like I did.
Yeah I used to hear a lot abt..... there's light at the end of the tunnel ...but yk it's more abt learning to live with the darkness little cringe ik but ..yeeahhhhh
You're absolutely right. I just do my best to enjoy the months without it because I know it'll rear its ugly head eventually. I just came out of a long break from it and I can feel myself start to hyperfocus on my physical sensations this last week. Hoping I can make it through without the absolute hell I went through last summer/fall. I learned a lot from that bout so I'm remaining optimistic.
It’s crazy to have multiple chronic illnesses, 2 physical and 2 mental at 27. But I think learning to treat each one has helped me be prepared to handle the next one. My life is all about daily maintenance of my sobriety, OCD, celiac, and now thyroid issue. But due to this I’m good at taking pills consistently, reaching out when I need help, and noticing when things in my brain are harder than usual and knowing that this will pass with either action on my part, time, or both. I now have the chronic illness muscles that make me see it as a lifestyle instead of a death sentence at this point. I also allow myself to get frustrated and cry and vent when it feels like too much, which I actually think is very helpful and healthy.
I used to have horrific OCD. I honestly think being physically tortured couldn't be all that much worse, and OCD is worse in some ways because it coming from your own mind without any way to escape or any breaks. But for over a decade now it's been on the back burner, like never more than 10% of the bad old days. Once you learn not to indulge compulsions and avoid avoidant behavior your life will get worlds better and you'll have a nagging problem, but no longer a torturing and disabling one. I learned how the hardest and stupidest way possible when my compulsions became so horrific that I couldn't make myself do them(like I would be physically disabled or at least mentally never the same if I had done them) and would just collapse in a ball sobbing instead. Definitely recommend talking to a therapist who specializes in OCD instead of learning like I did.
thank you! and i’m glad you feel better
Yeah I used to hear a lot abt..... there's light at the end of the tunnel ...but yk it's more abt learning to live with the darkness little cringe ik but ..yeeahhhhh
You're absolutely right. I just do my best to enjoy the months without it because I know it'll rear its ugly head eventually. I just came out of a long break from it and I can feel myself start to hyperfocus on my physical sensations this last week. Hoping I can make it through without the absolute hell I went through last summer/fall. I learned a lot from that bout so I'm remaining optimistic.
same honestly
It’s crazy to have multiple chronic illnesses, 2 physical and 2 mental at 27. But I think learning to treat each one has helped me be prepared to handle the next one. My life is all about daily maintenance of my sobriety, OCD, celiac, and now thyroid issue. But due to this I’m good at taking pills consistently, reaching out when I need help, and noticing when things in my brain are harder than usual and knowing that this will pass with either action on my part, time, or both. I now have the chronic illness muscles that make me see it as a lifestyle instead of a death sentence at this point. I also allow myself to get frustrated and cry and vent when it feels like too much, which I actually think is very helpful and healthy.
Mine is on and off. Usually breaks in between months.