I’m making progress; hopefully no more OCD

@meowch (2220)

United States

June 6, 2021 2:49pm CST

Ever since I was a child, I always had OCD. It got much worse when I reached adulthood. I didn’t know how to go about fixing the problem. My main compulsion is hand washing. Putting too much soap in my hands and washing with water for about 30 minutes or worse an hour. It’s mentally exhausting and I feel not normal at all. This year, I’ve gathered enough courage to face my OCD. Through my inner reflection, I’ve decided I will find a solution. I’ve used the hierarchy of fears which I’ve drawn on my notebook. It looks like a ladder. At the bottom I start from the very least fear then to the very top the ultimate fear. I exposed myself to the fear every single day. The thing about OCD, it’s a powerful weakness but it’s possible to overcome it. The way I look at it, it’s a nasty habit that went out of control. So far, I’m making progress. And I’m hoping for the ultimate goal of not having OCD at all. I’m optimistic I’ll reach it. Photo Credit: Pixabay

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Jun 21

This is wonderful news. We all have to find what helps us, as individuals. Congrats to you.

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@meowch (2220)

• United States

6 Jun 21

Thanks, I’m almost there I just need patience.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Jun 21

@meowch We all do.

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@meowch (2220)

• United States

6 Jun 21

I think I need more of it.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306527)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

16 Jun 21

That's good you're working to control it.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306527)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

17 Jun 21

@meowch That's good it's almost gone.

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@meowch (2220)

• United States

18 Jun 21

@just4him thanks

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@meowch (2220)

• United States

17 Jun 21

It’s almost gone. I’ll wait another month. Hopefully I’ll be OCD free.

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@xstitcher (30326)

• Petaluma, California

11 Jul 21

That is great. With the Lord's help, I've dealt with a lot of my own troubles--I've been told I have a bit of OCD--but in my case it has more to do with my thought processes.

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@xstitcher (30326)

• Petaluma, California

12 Jul 21

@meowch No, can't say that I have.

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@meowch (2220)

• United States

11 Jul 21

I have thoughts OCD as well. I'm trying to figure it out how to tame it. Maybe feeling relaxed can help. Have you tried hypnosis?

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@RebeccasFarm (86768)

• United States

26 Aug 21

This was a long time ago post. Did you do any progress now?

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@RebeccasFarm (86768)

• United States

27 Aug 21

@meowch I am very proud of your progress

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@meowch (2220)

• United States

27 Aug 21

I did make progress and I'm happy.

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@meowch (2220)

• United States

27 Aug 21

@RebeccasFarm thank you

@jobelbojel (34731)

• Philippines

20 Jun 21

Congratulations on the progress you are making.

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@meowch (2220)

• United States

20 Jun 21

Thanks, I’m working on my other OCD. I’m just happy achieving my goals.

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@jobelbojel (34731)

• Philippines

22 Jun 21

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@DianneN (247004)

• United States

6 Jun 21

I’m very happy for you. Your optimism will help a lot. I know someone with the same problem.

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@meowch (2220)

• United States

6 Jun 21

Thank you. My optimism and learning to be flexible in my thinking and strategy will surely help me.

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@DianneN (247004)

• United States

6 Jun 21

@meowch I wish you the best. Keep us posted.

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@meowch (2220)

• United States

6 Jun 21

@DianneN definitely. Once my OCD is gone I’ll post my success story here. Thanks again.

@quantum2020 (12040)

• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico

7 Jul 21

I wish you good luck at overcoming O C D. I remember being obsessed with issues related to cleaness, especially my car but it did nlt become a problem to me, thankfully

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@meowch (2220)

• United States

7 Jul 21

I woke up today feeling like a brand new person. And my OCD is gone. Thanks though. Good thing your cleanliness isn't an OCD.

@sjvg1976 (41131)

• Delhi, India

20 Jun 21

Yes it's possible to overcome it and you would be able to it.

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@meowch (2220)

• United States

20 Jun 21

I believe anything is possible. And thanks.

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Sabrina Traversa

@sabtraversa (12961)

• Italy

2 Jul 21

I wish you the best!

Sometimes fears are related to each other, my ultimate fear would probably be the "ancestor" of them all. I don't have OCD. I'm only obsessive, not compulsive.

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@meowch (2220)

• United States

2 Jul 21

Thanks. I think it's normal to be obsessive. That's good you don't have OCD.

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@Letranknight2015 (51532)

• Philippines

13 Jun 21

I do believe you will acoomplish your goal, I can see your determined. Your strong, that's for sure.

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@meowch (2220)

• United States

13 Jun 21

Thanks, actually I have so many OCD. Just less annoying ones. Thanks for your words surely gives me extra motivation to keep going.

@Hate2Iron (15730)

• Canada

17 Jul 21

I wish you luck. That sounds like a hard one to conquer... It's in the same field as my anxiety and I'm still working on that. Sending some hugs :)

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@meowch (2220)

• United States

20 Jul 21

I'm thinking of just getting hypnotized. It might work. Thanks though.

@marlina (154166)

• Canada

12 Jul 21

Congratulations to have made that decision and wishing you the best succes!

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@meowch (2220)

• United States

13 Jul 21

Thanks, I'm feeling like a success story.

@Shiva49 (26207)

• Singapore

24 Jun 21

I think it is well possible. Where there is a will, there is way. Best of luck.

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@meowch (2220)

• United States

25 Jun 21

I always think of the same. As long as there is a desire to find a way, anything is possible.

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@Dena91 (15895)

• United States

16 Aug 21

I hope that you are successful in overcoming your fears.

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@meowch (2220)

• United States

17 Aug 21

Thanks. I actually learned about thoughts ladder. I pretty much know what to do to overcome my phobias.

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@GardenGerty (157596)

• United States

6 Jun 21

If you need help in your journey, be sure to ask for it. It is good you see the problem and have a plan to eliminate it.

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@meowch (2220)

• United States

6 Jun 21

I’ve been thinking of having a therapist. Maybe someday I’ll have one. I’ve become clever in dealing with my OCD; I’m way ahead of it and wiser.

@snowy22315 (170083)

• United States

7 Jun 21

Exposure therapy is very powerful indeed. Good luck with it.

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@meowch (2220)

• United States

7 Jun 21

Thanks

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@kaylachan (57804)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

6 Jun 21

You should be proud of yourself. However, you should not see your OCD as a weakness, but a strength. Try to see some of the good in it. Like being orgnized.

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@meowch (2220)

• United States

6 Jun 21

I’m too clean because of it. You have a point I should not see it as all negative