Chelsie Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Determined to have another better day to day and seriously reduce my compulsions, particularly washing. My problem is that there are 2 main things I can do: go and spend time with family as a distraction or chill out alone at home but not try to do very much. Have used the family option a bit too much over the past week, so trying to give them a day off! So, I've had a very lazy day - reading, watching tv etc. Not achieved anything very much, though, so feeling a bit guilty - the laundry pile I'm avoiding as doing laundry sets my washing off is still growing. So - some success as compulsions reduced, but a lot of avoidance too. Link to comment
OceanDweller Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 10 minutes ago, Chelsie said: there are 2 main things I can do Hi Chelsie. Having a day to myself each week prevents me from going (even more!) mad. But why are these your only options? There's a big wide world out there. Distraction and staving off boredom are two of our most effective weapons. What else could you be doing to occupy these balmy summer Sundays?! Link to comment
Chelsie Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 Of course you're right - there are plenty of other options. I meant safe options that would help me to avoid compulsions, as I'm really trying to do this weekend. It's very unusual for me to have a day Ike this, although there have been a few recently. Link to comment
OceanDweller Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Every day we make the most of our time in spite of our OCD we score a huge victory over it. Without the looming spectre of compulsions, how would you choose to spend a glorious day like this? Link to comment
PolarBear Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Just to make matters worse, avoiding your laundry is itself a compulsion. Link to comment
Chelsie Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 I know - got to do it at some point anyway, or risk running out of things to wear! Less washing - success; avoiding laundry - compulsion. Link to comment
Chelsie Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 Thanks for challenging me earlier, polar bear and ocean dweller. Shook me out of being so apathetic. Chatted to some friends on the phone and planned a night out tomorrow, put the washing on, made dinner. Day not quite so wasted now. Link to comment
OceanDweller Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 1 minute ago, Chelsie said: Thanks for challenging me earlier, polar bear and ocean dweller. Shook me out of being so apathetic. Chatted to some friends on the phone and planned a night out tomorrow, put the washing on, made dinner. Day not quite so wasted now. I dig this. Kudos to you Chelsie. ? Link to comment
Emsie Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 (edited) Fantastic Chelsie! ? Edited August 13, 2017 by Emsie Link to comment
SB21 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Great news Chelsie, it's good to see you're making progress, keep up the hard work. Enjoy tomorrow night x Link to comment
lonely mum Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I do this too. Some days are good where I feel I have not had an obstacle to overcome. Other times I struggle so bad with challenges. Well done to you! Link to comment
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