Stronger Than You Think
Hey! Listen up! There will be times in your recovery when you will say “hey I am getting my life back” Then you get this anxious feeling, what if I fall back into that dark place. I know because it has happened to me more than once. Do not let your heart...
Surrender to Defeat OCD
Hi I’m Richard , a fellow OCD sufferer who has experienced OCD symptoms for most of my life . Over the past few years I have applied different strategies along with ERP/CBT which have greatly helped me in my battle with OCD . Thankfully I have my OCD pretty well...
You Are Not Alone!
October 13-19 marks International OCD Awareness Week. This is a time rich with possibilities for individual and collective healing, and for igniting systemic change – by raising awareness, lifting mental health stigma, and continuing the work of making treatment... Lessons in Self-Acceptance
My journey with Purely Obsessional OCD has been marked by surprises. When I began my recovery process, I thought I would learn how to erase the intrusive thoughts that filled me with fear and pain. I have gathered valuable tools – and have also healed more than I...LIKE our FB Page
So the various holidays are coming and that means, if your OCD symptoms are cranking up don't be alarmed. Really. This happens almost yearly with me. Although it's getting better the more I bend with the changes of weather, daylight savings time and especially holidays and family. All of those are stressors and can rev up OCD. So, here's what I do:
1. Take everything as it comes.
2. live in each moment, mindfulness.
3. Lean hard on our support groups and friends that "get it".
4. Brush off all the judgement, criticism, rolling eyes, nasty looks from those that don't "get it",
5. Stay as structured as you can with the changes (eat right, exercise, breathe and know anxiety will always pass even if you do nothing)
6. Keep this slogan in mind; "The lower the expectations the higher the serenity",
7. Help someone else struggling with OCD to benefit them and you too.
And one more...
8. Know I'm here to help you too. JC <3
Trees bend with the changes in season and weather...we can too.
5 days ago
thank you i needed this beautiful post and picture!
Great one JC
This is OCD Awareness Week, and I am offering a free PDF copy of my entire book to anyone who wants to get better. About 30% of the book is my story. However, 70% of the book is how I got better with the help of many experts. I believe there's something in there that will help you. Really. Just click on the link below. JC <3
www.afocd.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Its-a-matter-of-Trust.pdf
1 week ago
Checking is one of the most come compulsions with OCD suffers. I know I've had my share of going back to check stoves, switches, anything on the ground, etc,etc, etc. It's so frustrating because we know we don't have to check but our brains click into doubt mode. And that doubt is so strong it can put us in a compulsive loop. There is a three step method to break the loop. It all takes practice but it does work. It has for me and I continue to practice it daily. Here's my OCD Coaching Video on "How to Turn off A Stove" #ocdcoachingvideos JC <3 Just click on my weird face expression to watch :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdPsmVhUlZ0
2 weeks ago
