A little Wednesday Inspiration!

[alexandraisobsessed]

I saw this lovely quote on the OCD Texas Instagram and I thought it was absolutely perfect to share with you.

I've often felt that my tendency was to run from pain or discomfort because I thought those feelings were "bad" and that it meant something was wrong or that I needed to be fixed. After I became familiar with ACT and mindfulness, I realized that pain, discomfort, sadness, anger and all the unpleasant or difficult emotions we experience are just as natural as joy.

My feelings and emotions change with the seasons of my life just like the leaves on trees change with the season. Mindfulness helped me realize that it's okay to accept and allow them to exist. My feelings don't mean something is wrong with me or needs to be fixed. They're just a natural part of me and my existence.

Does this resonate for anyone?

I hope it brought a smile to your face like it did mine.

Happy Wednesday!-Alex

[StandinStill]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I’ve never thought of it this way, but it’s so very true. That’s awesome !!

[Susiesweeney]

That is so so true, lovely words.

[AlfiePoppy]

Thanks for posting that is so true and did bring a smile to my face ! it’s similar to all my ocd traits or ocd subtypes which are like the different coloured leaves as they change , they come and go in and out of my life like the seasons ! I’ve never posted before but felt it was important to say I find inspiration from so many of you who post , your bravery inspires me . I ensure I take time to read the different posts and expose myself to ocd ,learning from all of you who are just like me who are suffering, sometimes suffering is more intense than other times. I’ve learnt I’m not alone having felt so alone, for a long time with ocd , hiding my ocd from family, partner, work colleagues etc yet highly functioning, the battle to keep going and ‘looking normal ’ to the outside world can be so tiring but then this is my cross to carry in life , it’s a very hard and heavy cross to bear but it’s the one that was chosen for me because God up above felt that I could handle this one ! I think maybe I am more empathetic, understanding, considerate, compassionate towards others who suffer but very hard on myself ! As I get older ( I have ocd since I was 12 now 48) I have gone though so many types of ocd , I have sought help with a psychotherapist who was kind and very understanding who showed trust and belief in me , it was her belief in me that has kept me going , she as the only one I fully opened up to , sadly she retired but she equipped me with a good enough tool box to get me through the breakdowns so I can fix myself ! Please keep sharing , it’s so important to all of us suffering OCD and thank you for being so open, honest and thoughtful in your responses , I’ll leave it at that !

[Focusedmind]

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