Reasons to keep fighting

[SaraJane]

Been thinking about this quite a bit recently and thought it might be helpful if we share the things that help to keep us going in the battle against the ocd and the depression that can accompany it - especially on those tougher days.

For myself a main inspiration was watching a 6 year old fight back at ocd and win.

On a really tough day a walk outdoors in woodlands can make a massive difference to my ability to cope even if I am very low and having a very bad day.

So what helps us, inspires us and gives us that extra something that enables us to keep going?

Sara

[Phili]

My reason to keep fighting is my work. My book, he needs to be seen and I can't let my illness affect him, I am scared I will die before his story is finished.

[Guest doris]

very nice idea. and nice motivations both of you.

One of my main motivations is my family. I'd like to be back in the place where I can visit in a totally comfortable way with them (contamination ocd interferes with this) Especially the kids in the family--they are all so great and I wish I could be fully present to them.

also what motivates me is the feeling of freedom every time I drop another compulsion or face something I was avoiding

[Guest wackybrain]

My reason is for my son who is only 3 months old. I look foward to the freedom from ocd and not being in that cloud and the mood swings and just being the mum i desired!! ?

[ecomum]

My wonderful amazing lovely children.

[PolarBear]

I'll tell you a reason from my standpoint why everyone should keep on trying: because it's so nice on this side of the OCD fence. I'd like to see a lot more people over here on the ex-sufferer side.

[Guest wackybrain]

I so hope to join you polarbear ?

[Guest Hollyb123]

My amazing husband, my family!! (Especially my mum who has got over OCD! Inspiration) ....my dreams of starting a beautiful family with my husband once I am better xx

[Aileen82]

Love this thread!! My reasons are my husband and soon to be 4 babies. But most of all my reason for fighting is for me. I deserve to be happy and have peace of mind (we all do!!!) and I won't stop fighting until I get there x

[DownTheRabbitHole]

My boyfriend, who has stuck by me for 3 years of severe OCD. He has been my rock through it all, I fight for him because I want him to have a girlfriend he can be proud of, I don't want to be his burden.

[butterfly lady]

Like Polar, I keep fighting because the view from this side is lovely. Not feeling anxious because I haven't done a ritual or feeling guilt because of something I felt responsible for that was nothing to do with me is so liberating. I have blips, I did this week but I know how to keep going.