Brave new world

[James M]

This is my first week where I’ve had no therapy, I have struggled today, but survived. Hope everyone is doing ok 

[northpaul]

That is good to hear.  I try to look at the end of therapy as the start to the rest of the road ahead that I am navigating towards recovery.  I often refer back to my therapy notes when the road gets a bit bumpy.  Always remember to give yourself a pat on the back when you have made progess along your road.  

[Cat21]

Hi James M, 

I really struggled when I finished therapy.  It was like a big hole had been left and now I was in my own to keep dealing with what the OCD throws my way.  My advice would be to try to find something else to fill that gap that will be of help to you. I tried signing up for some wellbeing courses, started running regularly and joined support groups. 

Good luck and keep going! 

[northpaul]

26 minutes ago, Cat21 said:

My advice would be to try to find something else to fill that gap that will be of help to you.

That is a really good tip.  I have found that it doesn't always stop the OCD behaviours but it does send OCD deep into the background where I hardly notice it.