It gets better, trust me!

[jazzpw]

I know its easy to fall into that endless cycle of dread where you think that nothing will get better. Trust me though, it gets better. When my anxiety transformed into OCD, it was in the shower. Before I knew it, I couldn't physically get out of the shower as I was just rinsing and rinsing my hair every night and I would have a breakdown. But then I suddenly realised that although it was still just as hard to do, I wasn't breaking down every night! But tonight's been the milestone for me. I went to my first yoga class, then came home to shower. My shower took a total of 15 minutes, which I haven't achieved in a longgg time. When I turned off that shower, I realised that I did it. It's given me a big old confidence boost, and I feel more positive about my abilities. I don't know whether to blame it on the yoga or whether it was just a change of mindset? I usually do meditation on a Tuesday instead. if you are going through problems, I really recommend activities like this as they've helped me sleep easier and given me much needed calm time. If this is not for you, just keep trying! I promise it gets better.

[mirandakj]

That is AMAZING!!! I'm thrilled for you!!! Yay!!

[jazzpw in reply to mirandakj]

Thank you Miranda, you're so sweet x

[Agora1]

Good for you jazzpw... it's all really about finding what works best for us. Both Yoga

and Meditation are great stress relievers. You sound like you are ready now to take

that next step. Good Luck, you've begun going forward. Way to Go! xx

[jazzpw in reply to Agora1]

I ache a lot after yoga tonight but as I couldn't get to my meditation class it was a good alternative and I definitely agree that they are worthwhile and very beneficial! xx

[Arniestal]

I've had ocd almost all my life. It's nowhere as bad at moment but I think that's partly to do waving depression. One thing I learnt is the more you repeat the more the urge to repeat comes. It's like a snowball gathering snow down a mountain getting bigger and bigger. So don't repeat in first place, plus I know if I've done something ie rinsed hair it really is done well already.

Good luck with fighting it.

[jazzpw in reply to Arniestal]

Thank you! The positive thats come out of it is that its a lot easier to skip a day, which will hopefully improve my hair as its gone a bit cuckoo from the washing. I will take your advice on board!