It's very tough

[lavender514]

Just wanna say that it's rly, rly so tough. I'm at work now but it's so hard to focus. I've been in therapy for months and I've learnt alot, but it feels like I've barely made any progress because of how awful I still feel day to day. It so demoralizing and scary to think I may never get out of this. Any words of encouragement would be appreciated 😣

[MaybeMaybeNot]

It is tough. I feel you. It is also exhausting at times. Perhaps you can share with your therapist how you are feeling to see if they have ideas about what might help, or if you think the therapist isn't a good fit then perhaps you could also explore that as well. You are not alone. I like the 3 step Mindful self compassion exercise: Recognize this is a moment of suffering, know that you are not alone and others feel this way right now too ( and these feelings are part of the human experience even if from different hardships), so may I be kind/gentle/patient toward myself right now.

Perhaps connecting with others in a support group or live chage also through IOCDF may be helpful as well. I know Ethan Smith does FB live on certain Tuesdays of the month. I believe you can find them on the IOCDF website. Take good care.

[lavender514 in reply to MaybeMaybeNot]

thank you!!

[Madonna4]

I totally relate to how you feel... I've been going to therapy for the past year and a half and in the middle of it my OCD really got out of hand and I felt a little setback and thought that I will never get better.I felt very good for a week and the next week I felt awful like I was on a roller-coaster.

I decided to take medications again and now I feel much better and I can use all the techniques I learned in therapy.

I have found that meditating in the morning is really helping me. I almost gave up in the middle but I want to encourage you not to give up! Our thoughts are just thoughts they don't mean anything.. They are like clouds floating in sky.

Hang in there I trust you!

[lavender514 in reply to Madonna4]

i will hang on. thank you

[IStillHaveHope]

Hello - I'm sorry you're feeling down now. I really am and can totally understand. Starting out is so hard. However, even though it is hard it is worth the work. I and many other people out there are proof of it. I can take a while to find the right therapist, psychiatrist, and/or medicine to help. I don't know if this helps, but I put together a post for those just starting out. Maybe it will be helpful.

healthunlocked.com/my-ocd/p...

I know you feel defeated right now, but you are moving forward. I forgot who said it but it went something like, "If you find yourself walking through hell, keep walking.". There is a light at the end of the tunnel. I really hope you find the peace you deserve my friend and I will pray that it gets better for you. God bless you.

[lavender514 in reply to IStillHaveHope]

hey thank you for sharing. your post is great

[IStillHaveHope]

You're very welcome

OCD can make us feel so alone, but that is another lie it tells us. There are tons of people out there that know how you're feeling exactly and want to help