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Living alongside OCD #WellnessWednesday

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For today's Wellness Wednesday (on Thursday because that's how my husband's schedule is panning out lately :D) I thought I'd do something a little different than simply post about a topic.

I was having a beautiful conversation with a fellow sufferer today and it made me realize something. No matter how far I am on this recovery journey, I still have OCD and I'm finally okay with that. I still have bad days and weeks sometimes. I still cry in frustration and procrastinate on my ERP because avoidance and I are frenemies. I still notice new compulsions pop up from time to time. The difference is I've stopped fighting the distress and learned to embrace uncertainty as often as I'm able.

I think I started this journey looking for a fix. I felt that I was something that needed to be fixed and what this community has made me realize is that we're not broken. We're beautiful and worthy humans. We just need the right skills, support, and compassion. I wouldn't wish OCD on anyone as it is debilitating and has affected my life profoundly, but I've finally accepted that it's part of MY journey and I'm okay with that.

I suppose this is my long-winded way of saying thank you to each and every one of you for inspiring me, supporting each other, and for existing because you are each so very worthy of love, support, and compassion and I hope you'll give yourselves that as often as you're able.

Alex

What are your thoughts on living alongside OCD?

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sparrowsIOCDF Advocate

Alex, that was beautiful. We can never hear that enough..we are not broken, rather we are WORTHY & LOVED! Thanks for reminding me, hugs 🤗

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alexandraisobsessedIOCDF Advocate in reply tosparrows

Thank you so much Val. It's so nice to "see" you here. It's hard for me to express just how much this community and the IOCDF have impacted me, but this is just a little bit of it :)

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sparrowsIOCDF Advocate in reply toalexandraisobsessed

You are beyond wonderful..so grateful to have you as a friend and advocate 🥰

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alexandraisobsessedIOCDF Advocate in reply tosparrows

You just made my day. I truly admire you <3

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LuvSun

I have accepted my OCD as well and realize it’s one of the many things that make me imperfect but I’m okay with that.😉

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alexandraisobsessedIOCDF Advocate in reply toLuvSun

Imperfection is wonderful :)

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sparrowsIOCDF Advocate

Awwww

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AGrace

That was beautiful thank you so much for your thoughts!

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swag10

Hi Alex, I would like to add something about OCD uniqueness & in some ways it can be a gift (though mixed at times). I have perfectionism & control type OCD and have managed to be very successful in Information Technology. Having said that, my control type OCD has flared to my possessions & is affecting my family as well. My doubt of how they are treating my possessions & that my perfectionism discounts loved ones and isolates me. I have various coping mechanisms like counting & pointing to ensure things are okay, but does get on the nerves of my loved one.

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