Regressing

[maixmo-laugh]

Hello, I went into a residential treatment center for my OCD for 3 month. I did awesome work, I finally felt like I could control my compulsions, but it has been almost a month since I got back and I find myself doing some of those old rituals. The thing that helps me the most to stay motivated is to change my mindset and thing of all the success that I have had. I am also looking at the evidence that should that I am able to do it. So I have contaminate OCD, and when I see my parents I still can't touch my dad which is one of the hardest thing, but I am thinking of getting a dog soon. It has always been my dream to get one and and I felt like I could after treatment, but I think I have to wait. It just saddens me that I can't have the strength to get through this so I can get a little puppy.

[JAYnLA]

You're still on the road to recovery. That pup is in your future!

[ChicagoGirl1961]

Get the puppy. Step outside your comfort zone to overcome your troubles. You can do this!

[Arniestal]

I have ocd too, I saw a programme about it where they made people overcome their fear by confronting it. One lady had to put her hand in toilet water, once they had confronted the fear and found they were OK they got over it. Maybe the same applies to you and a dog.

As for your dad, give him a big hug, I have lost my mum and would give anything to be able to hug her. Ocd stopped me doing so much. Good luck x