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Andrea

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  1. You are right VNDO, the hard part is to fight back and put our foot down. However that is what we have to do to get better. Always remember that OCD is a big fat liar, and nothing bad is going to happen if you don't perform your rituals, that is the key. I am really glad your sister is a great support VNDO
  2. You are not alone VNDO. I am glad your sister understands you, that is a very good news. I am also glad that you understand very well when you are performing a ritual. You know when your brain is playing games with you. Understanding this is very important to start your journey towards recovery. The hard part about OCD is that to get better we have to learn to stop performing our rituals. For example having to photograph everything is a compulsion. This is something you don't have to do. And you have to resist the anxiety that is going to arise when you don't take the photographs. This is the difficult part: resist the anxiety. The good news is that the more you practice not performing your rituals the more your anxiety will start to reduce. You have to remember that OCD is a big fat liar, and nothing bad is going to happen if you don't perform your rituals.
  3. I am really sorry your mother doesn't care VNDO. The good news is that you can find great support here on the forum. You can share with us your symptoms and we can teach you how to face them. You are a very smart girl, I am sure you are going to find a way to have an appointment eventually. In the meantime, there are very good selfhelp books you can read to learn good tools to deal with your OCD symptoms. I recommend the book: Brain Lock by Jeffrey M. Schwartz. Here is an Introductory Overview of the book Brain Lock, this way you can see what the book is about: I am sure other members can recommend other selfhelp books.
  4. It makes sense. You need to see a CBT therapist to help you to deal with your OCD symptoms VNDO. You are right asking your mother for an appointment. Why your mother doesn´t want to take you to see a specialist?
  5. Hello VNDO, Personally, I don't think there is a correlation between meds and period. My OCD gets substantially worse when I am on my period. You are not alone. According to what I know, Medication (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)) helps you to decrease anxiety. And CBT helps you to deal with obsessions and compulsions.
  6. Be kind to yourself. Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love. :hug:

    1. taurean

      taurean

      Self-compassion is easily lost when in the grip of OCD. 

      But learning to apply it alongside CBT is beneficial and can help us to feel we can reconnect with others. 

      We are not to blame for having OCD. 

  7. Don’t listen to the OCD negativity; be your own best friend.

  8. Hi Bigdave , Congrats! You are an inspiration. Keep going and thank you for sharing
  9. Be loyal to your future not your past

  10. Hi Hosscat , OCD is a big fat liar. Don't feel crazy for having these pop in. It is just your OCD making you feel bad about it. That is how OCD works. It is your OCD that is making you doubt about what you believe or not. Your OCD is creating all these pop in. Don't listen to your OCD.
  11. Don't fight your obsession. Get busy! 

  12. OCD is a big fat liar :yes:

  13. Hi Kirsty , Welcome to the forums I am sorry you are feeling scared about going to work tomorrow. One thing you should know is that you have to ignore your OCD fears to start having progress. So don't listen to your OCD. OCD is a big fat liar. Go work tomorrow, it doesn't matter what your OCD says about your equipment. Remember that OCD is a big fat liar.
  14. Everyday is an opportunity to make positive changes. :57439eb60db27_thumbup: Let´s start today!

  15. Life is beautiful when you learn to appreciate what you have ♥️

    1. taurean

      taurean

      Happiness is something money can't buy. 

    2. taurean

      taurean

      A short drive out in the Autumn light this morning showed me how lovely this time of year can be. 

       

    3. Andrea

      Andrea

      Those are really lovely comments Roy :flowers:

  16. Brilliant! keep going, You are doing a fantastic job
  17. Hi maragarita , I think that you know what you have to do. You know that you don't have to listen to your OCD. And you know that you have to go to the interview. This is what your wants. It doesn't matter that you feel that you shouldn't take this opportunity. Take this opportunity without hesitation.
  18. Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear

  19. You are doing a great job Ashley keep going and don´t give up You will succeed with this car floor situation and it won´t bother you anymore
  20. Great job! You are very strong Ashley Always remember you progress Ashley, all your progress has been amazing Thank you for sharing your journey, you are a very brave person. You are an inspiration
  21. Take time to do what makes your soul happy 

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