ashipinharbor Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 I heard someone say that the mark of recovery is how fast you can pull yourself back out, and it is so true. We can have blips, slip-ups, even after therapy. But, the growth is in the time between the thought and the dismissal of it. Like, spending only a few minutes on a compulsion, instead of all day. That's growth. That's a sign of recovery. Maybe it's not perfect, but it's better. Link to comment
Ashley Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, ashipinharbor said: I heard someone say that the mark of recovery is how fast you can pull yourself back out, and it is so true. I disagree on this, recovery for me is being able to continue on with life, despite anxiety and/or remaining OCD. I think that's very different from continuing to crash with the problem at hand, that's not recovery that's poor management of the problem. Link to comment
ashipinharbor Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 Just now, Ashley said: I disagree on this, recovery for me is being able to continue on with life, despite anxiety and/or remaining OCD. I think that's very different from continuing to crash with the problem at hand, that's not recovery that's poor management of the problem. You're right. Now that you frame it like that, I see where I messed up. I guess it's more for people on their way to recovery, rather than recovery itself. I'll be more careful, from now on, with how I approach things. Link to comment
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