Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Support Group
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric disorder, more specifically, an anxiety disorder. OCD is manifested in a variety of forms, but is most commonly characterized by a subject's obsessive (repetitive, distressing, intrusive) thoughts and related compulsions (tasks or rituals) which attempt to neutralize the obsessions.
i wanted to share something positive....this morning i woke up with pink eye in BOTH eyes-ugh!!....went to urgencare and got some eye drops....a few minutes ago i took a shower and usually when i take a shower i have to rub my eyes....it's just part of my routine.....rub my eyes.....i knew that i'd prolong the infection and make the infection worse if i did that.....it took so much willpower and my anxiety went through the roof, but i didn't rub my eyes!!!!! it's such a small accomplishment, but when OCD controls your life, ANY accomplishment is cause for a celebration!!!! i just wanted to share...i'm proud of myself :)
This is such an awesome post to read. You are working so hard fighting the OCD urges/thoughts, and that is definitely something to be proud of. It makes me happy that you are able to recognize this as an accomplishment, and feel proud of yourself.
Keep it up, and on the hard days, remember how far you've come :)
anytime we challenge our ocd it really is something to feel proud of....
i admire that you were able to challenge your ocd!
do hope your eyes get better soon,and do reward yourself and take confidence in yourself that you were able to get past that complusion!
Congrats! You can overcome this....maybe not eliminate it....but work through it and LIVE.
Peace