Vintage Valerie

[sparrows]

Morning everyone 🤗

I was extremely saddened to hear about the death by mental illness of super star , Naomi Judd. Not only was I a fan, but understood that she was a woman of age and faith. I can’t help but wonder if age ( tired of being tired) was a factor?

As we age does it get harder to continue to stay encouraged? What are your thoughts? How can we as vintage sufferers continue to look forward, stay encouraged, and help others? Hugs 🤗

[Mcfly64]

Hi. I am 58. I was diagnosed with ocd in my late thirties.There are many times in the past when I have said to myself I’m tired of being tired. It is very tiring. There are times when all I want to do is sleep and not think.

[sparrows IOCDF Advocate in reply to Mcfly64]

Afternoon Mcfly64,Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I know as I age there’s been both pros and cons ; concerning my OCD journey as I age. I wish I had the answers to being tired and the weight of this disorder. But I don’t! One of the pros is knowing that I am never alone via groups like this one. A con is feeling alone and not feeling this shall never end. Oftentimes, I feel stuck and just growing older. I’m hopeful that an answer will come in the morning..Stay encouraged

Hugs

[Mcfly64 in reply to sparrows]

Thank you Sparrows. Big hugs to you as well.

[brig1120]

I think for me taking things day by day. Making sure to follow up with treatment providers. Giving ourselves a bit of Compassion. Going to friends and people that encourage. Being there for other people that suffer. Doing things that we like to do.

[sparrows IOCDF Advocate in reply to brig1120]

Morning brig1120,I love the thought of leaning on our friends who are supportive. I’ve found that to be priceless in my journey. It took me a while to show myself a bit of compassion ( which women so often do).. but now it’s a conscious decision. Seems like your on the right track; so just continue to move forward.. hugs 🤗

[brig1120 in reply to sparrows]

Some days I lean on it more than anything

[brig1120 in reply to brig1120]

Lean in the support of friends

[brig1120]

I am saddened by her death as well especially, during this month of May dedicated to those who suffer.