Yep, I feel like i just wanna delete my nose, neck, eyes and elbow. I gt rlly comfy on a couch or somewhere and the urge strikes again. Once i mess up the comfort THAT SHIT ENDS!!
Ocd is a horrible life draining, devistating monster of a mental illness. It controls everything you do and think. People need to be more understanding and open minded about metal illnesses. Especially OCD.
@@Love-kk5hz by fighting compulsions you will stop the cycle of obsession and then compulsion. When you do compulsions obsessions become more frequent and fighting obsessions will cause them to happen more often because your brain perceives them as a threat and sends you the obsession more. At least that’s my understanding of it.
@@jordancookie7864 Your comment actually helps put the disorder into perspective. The obsession keeps happening because your brain keeps perceiving the thought as a threat and then you obsess more on it. It's quite the viscous cycle.
I have ocd and my doctor told not to fall for the thoughts. My thoughts and my compulsions are somewhat similar to yours. I am on the path to recovery and this video motivated me to keep going. As you told, hope was the only thing that kept me going while I was suffering from it. Anyone who has OCD and reading this comment should remember that this is completely curable and you have to be optimistic that you will get through this.
There are different types of ocd. It is not ever curable. It is only managible. I'm in my 40's and tried Alot of different ways to help my ocd And not one has cured me. It can only be managed not cured.
My OCD success story: After 10 months of a catastrophic onset of OCD and anxiety when I was 12 years old, and praying to God every day for relief, He finally gave me the answer. I got out of bed one morning and of course felt the fear that if I didn’t get both feet on the floor just right, at the same time, then something horrible would happen to me. Or to my family. This is just one of dozens of fears and rituals I had. But this time when I felt the anxiety about doing or not doing the ritual, I got an idea: _I’ll just jump in the shower and maybe I can forget about it for a few minutes._ I remember trying not to think about it in the shower, and failing, but when I got back to my room another idea hit me: _I can just do it later, right after school or something._ I had given myself an out, just a small one. And suddenly my anxiety wasn’t as strong! Halfway through my school day, sure enough, it dawned on me that I had genuinely forgotten about my unaccomplished morning ritual. My first big win! I realized that it was possible to not think about something for a minute, an hour, a month, etc.. The next few days were miraculous. I just stepped away from every single ritual when I was tempted to give in. I remember just physically moving myself to my various siblings bedrooms in order to distract my own unwanted thoughts. And then later I’d think back and remind myself that even though I hadn’t done the rituals, nothing bad actually happened to me or my family. It wasn’t until years later I learned that I’d actually had a condition called OCD. My earthly father and my heavenly Father had taken me by the hands and walked me out of that world of mental anguish. Be strong. Big love.
I just got over my OCD too, it was sooo bad. I would get stuck in the bathroom, because I was busy washing my hands, or cleaning myself after I used the restroom. It was a nightmare, I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. But eventually, it just evolved into incredibly ridiculous things, like the thought that my left hand was out of control, and touching dirty things, even though I NEVER did anything! Finally, I decided enough was ENOUGH, and I just told myself this in my head: “I did nothing bad, it’s all just a trick. I can’t live like this forever, once I’m out of the restroom, I’m clean. No buts. No discussion. And I’m CERTAINLY in control of my own body! All this obsessing over cleaning is just not worth it, it’s better to kiss it goodbye.” And finally, it’s over. Everything is so much clearer now and I feel great!
This video gives me a lot of hope for the future. I'll be the first one to admit that I have it better off than a vast majority of people who suffer from OCD/Pure-O OCD. I have the great privilege of being able to go months at a time without intrusive thoughts and minimal desire to do compulsions. But when it hits, it hits really fucking hard. 24/7 obsessive thinking with constant anxiety, lasting anywhere from weeks to a few months. Currently going through one of those rough periods, but stories like yours help make me more optimistic. Thanks for sharing.
Same here I have periscopes every so rarely and when it hit it hits lol please share some of your advice with me I’m currently going through what I call a episode rn
I am the same as you in regards to OCD. I can go months and be fine and then days of OCD really bad. I know it's been four years since you wrote this, I hope you are better, and I hope I can get better too.
I know some of the comments are years old, but figured I’d chime in anyway since I know how awful these flare ups can be. If you have OCD that waxes and wanes look into to PANDAS. For the most part they say this only happens with children but I believe it happens to adults too; we’re just better at hiding it. Anyway, the theory is strep infection in the body can cause flares. My son and I both have been struggling with this almost ten years now. I heard about PANDAS a couple months ago and asked my pediatrician about it. He said one thing we could try the next time my son has a flare is just Rx a round of penicillin and if it helps it’s probably PANDAS. Well, last month Covid went through our house. We all came through just fine but a couple weeks later my son told me his OCD was ramping up. A few days later he developed a sore throat and sure enough it was strep (probably a secondary infection following the immune response to Covid). But, apparently you don’t always get the sore throat with strep infection and it can just be underlying in your body. Occasionally the strep can ramp up and the immune response kicks in and then you have an “OCD” flare. We’re just starting to learn about PANDAS but we’re hopeful as there are many things we can do to prevent these flares when we know what’s causing them (immune boosting supplements, probiotics of good strep strains that keep the bad strains in check, prophylactic penicillin and I’m even thinking of tonsillectomy). Wishing you all peace...
My OCD is like a Government. My mind has to approve of something and then it becomes a law that lasts for a long time. So I have to not follow the rules and break my minds laws.
That's.... this is literally the best description of OCD I've ever heard in my life. It's *EXACTLY* how my mind works and has always worked since I was very little! 😮👌
I heard this from one of my favorite motivational speaker "PAIN IS TEMPORARY IT MIGHT LAST FOR A MINUTE AN HOUR OR A DAY OR EVEN A YEAR BUT EVENTUALLY IT WILL SUBSIDE" SOMETHING GREATER WILL TAKE ITS PLACE IF I QUIT HOW EVER I WILL NEVER WIN
Mam, You saved my life . i have downloaded your video and i watch it whenever ocd goes out of control. It gives me lot of strength if like you can do so can i . i started using your method i dont feed the ocd thought whenever it comes , i just i ignore by saying a sentence( its ocd dont think )in fast and it goes away. i am now having weeks without ocd . thanks again
I have done what you have done. I did it years ago. Counting, blinking, swallowing, buttoning my clothes, light switches.... The works. I still have some ticks and I notice them but I dismiss then instantly. Only those close to me might now notice (I still blow on my hands, but it's literally barely noticeable). Getting to this stage wasn't easy but it's very possible. You just have to NOT do what's in your head and see what happens... Nothing will happen! Eventually, I promise, it will reduce. Start small, grow more each day, it will work. Thank you for your post. I honestly thought I might have been the only person to 'discover' this method of self healing but now reading here there are many who have done the same. For me it was desperation that started me to take control. Stay strong to those who are suffering, you can do this. ❤️
this was very refreshing . ive been having ocd for 25 yrs plus. I guess i never pushed through, and hav lost so so much in life. i take meds, and that doc is the only support i have, and i only talk with him briefly......... so this video is very much hope providing. Thx lady.
I just have to say that I've watched your videos for years and when I saw you talking about your OCD... I've literally never heard someone explain my own life so well. You are one of the first people to word out the feelings I've been dealing with myself for so long and I commend you and I'm so proud of your progress. I have lived my entire life with OCD that manifests itself in new ways everyday but it no longer controls my life. Thank you so much for your honesty and bravery 💕💙💜🦋
I have OCD, it's been 3 years. For me its a specific phrase i have to say whenever a thought i don't like pops out.I reached a level where i started saying to myself that i am pronouncing the phrase incorrect and keep on repeating it over and over sometimes for a whole hour.But i am aware it's senseless.I have hope and i am using your methods. Thank you
I experienced that too! But thank god i am now done with physical compulsions! It is so hard, but we have to learn to sit and breathe through the anxiety and face it head on! 💪
Thank you for being brave enough to share this. It’s so hard to explain these thoughts and put them into the right words. You did a beautiful job and really helped me feel like I’m not alone and I’m not crazy ❤️
This video is amazing. I know it was posted a couple of years ago, but this is a perfect description of OCD and has given me some strength to try and start again and not give up.. thank you
Thank you for making this video. My OCD is actually exactly like this, I also have to get up several hours before doing anything because of this literal exact same thought I have. I didn't know anyone else even had it this bad, but seeing how you have overcome this has really inspired me to keep trying, thank you so much!
Dear Emily: I have been suffering from mild OCD for decades now since I was a young teenager. I discovered your video one Night while cruising RU-vid and your technique make sense to me, so I tried it and apply it to my life and it actually works!! I'd say my OCD is gone by about 90% and it's just amazing. This video was a godsend and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Everyone listen to this girl Because she knows what she's talking about.
Great video! I've been struggling with horrible OCD and intrusive thoughts for years and hearing your story has helped give me hope that I will overcome this someday. Thank you
Thank you for supporting me and other people who have OCD i have been struggling for 5 years with OCD and some days i find it a living hell. Thank you so much for this video and most videos i see they say there is no cure and when all you need is hope
For me it is electronics volume. I have to have it at a certain volume or I can't watch or listen to it at all. It is particularly upsetting because my dad and I used to love watching tv and listening to music. OCD comes in various shapes and sizes but I can relate to you. I hope you stay strong and congrats because I know how hard it is.
I do the same!! My girlfriend hates it haha, but I just get really locked. Have to find that certain volume. Does your dad know about you OCD? Do you still watch tv and listen to music with him?
Please keep this video up. My son has OCD and it's really important as a parent I understand how I can help when he's ready. I'm not going to force him but when he's ready I want to show him this. Thank you
I feel so much better after watching your video about OCD.That's true stuff you are talking.Now I'm 22 years old and my whole life since I remember from childhood was full of OCD.It changed its ways,but still OCD dominates over me.it is so nice to hear experience,and advice from someone who stuggled with the same problem over a long time and won over it.Your tips are so helpful.I'm going to live my life as I want someday,without these reccuring, life frustrating thoughts and stupid but dominent OCD patterns.but I still have a doubt whether it will be temporary or permanent cure for OCD.and I do have a question..Do you know about bi-polar depression? I had 2 mental illness periods affected by bi-polar and still taking medication.I would like to know you better.You are such a nice and kind person.May God Bless you sister !
I have to tell you that this is the most inspirational video on OCD that I've seen as of date! I haven't officially been diagnosed by an OCD psychiatrist or anything like that but I know that I have OCD. I recently was released from being incarcerated about almost a month ago, and now that I'm out I intend to seek professional help from an ocd therapist. While incarcerated I was told that I have severe anxiety and "symptoms" of OCD...but they're crazy cuz I know that I have OCD. A while back, I spent 2 and a half years in solitary confinement ( the hole) and that just made things so much worse!! Listening to your words on your video really connected to me cuz I could see it in your face how REAL ocd affected you...and your facial expressions are similar to ones I have....believe me i know what you're feeling and felt. Everything that you "couldn't" explain, haha, I understood 100% throughout your video. I hope you're doing well and are strong with your recovery and maintaining. GOD bless. Also, is there any OCD self help group chatlines on line or anything that you know of?? Thank you.
Thank you for uploading this!! This video was such a great inspiration to keep going! I beat my OCD once before, two years ago and I could describe to you in words how it felt. Unfortunately, I have fallen back into old habits again I can't empathize with my past self. My OCD part of my brain doesn't even believe that those years were real or that I ever beat it in the first place. It's very scary because I know that I can get over it but I can't feel or believe it. I not a faithful person, but this is one of the only things that I need to force my self to have faith in. I need to know that it is possible. Hearing your story helps. It makes me realize that I will get over it soon. And it's not going to be today. and its not going to be tomorrow. But one day..
Thank you so much for this. A glimmer of hope is sometimes the main thing we need. I agree 100% with the fact that communication is key to recovery. If you’re not talking to someone then you start talking to yourself, and we all know how uncomfortable that can be. Stay strong and hopeful everyone
Great video.. I just kinda came to terms with the fact that I have OCD. I went through the (apparently typical) "I'm losing my shit here" thoughts when things were getting too much. Like it had never occurred to me that my crazy cyclical and irrational thoughts were something other than me going nuts. Not enough sleep, too much stress, and too much isolating myself were not helping. This video I found most helpful, and very nicely put. Thank you Emily... just knowing that OCD is a thing and it affects more than just me definitely makes me feel a bit better. :)
I just realized that I had OCD TWICE! HOW UNLUCKY CAN I GET?? When I was a little child, I remember at some point just walking with my parents in a park at evening, and then it hit me. I feel super stressed and the feeling of your heart dropping heavily. I didn't understand why. There was nothing particularly stressing. It would stay for weeks and even months until school started and it somehow just disappeared. Now, around 10 years later, I'm just chilling in my house and bam, it happens again. This time the ocd is not the feeling of being stressed and not understanding why, it's something far darker and more horrible which I can't even say. It ruined me to the point I wanted to leave this world but thankfully I didn't. It's still a struggle but it's much better. Also, I beat it once. Who says I can beat it twice?
Thank you so much for doing this video, it’s such a relief knowing there are other people in this world with this, I used to think I had some kind of bad luck or that I was the only one dealing with this, but again, thank you so much I’m now treating my ocd
VERY VERY NICE EXPLANATION ALTHOUGH IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO EXPLAIN ABOUT WHAT'S HAPPENING IN MIND DURING O.C.D. BUT YOU EXPLAINED VERY NICELY. I REALLY APPRECIATE IT
I can relate. It sucks so much. If I’m familiar with one place. A certain impulse will occur. I’ve beaten so many tics ever since I could remember. I remember one of the first ideas that led me to what I do. When I was little (about or 5) I was scared of the number 666 and was scared of using my left hand because people said that the left hand is the hand of the devil. So as a young kid, religious thoughts probably started my OCD. I remember doing strange actions right after that. I got so much anxiety from using my left hand and 666. But someone else probably wouldn’t think the way I do. I’m just who I am. When I get stressed, my mind starts going off. Then the OCD causes more stress. It never ends. I got rid of compulsions and new ones come. Thank you for the tips. I’ll sit down in a room and think of nothing. Or watch a tv channel that doesn’t stress me out. Later... I have terrible OCD. It’s gonna be hard if I can ignore it.
If you're still religious, one thing that helps me battle out the left hand thing is asking myself why would God make two hands for people to use? If all left hands are condemned then that is saying everyone born basically is condemned.
I’ve had OCD since i was 9. At first it was very minor, things like “if i don’t blink at the right time I won’t fall asleep tonight” and things like that. When i was 11 it started getting pretty bad like i had a ritual i did everytime i touched something with any part of my body. There are parts of the house which i am not “allowed” to face or finish a ritual in that direction cause then i wont be considered religious or i will get cursed. I know it sounds stupid but i cant do anything about it. The touching thing is making my life so much harder. I have to perform the ritual like after literally everything, chewing blinking swallowing cracking my fingers and so on. I am upgrading the rituals literally all the time. There are also “good” numbers and “bad” numbers, like i am not allowed to fo legit ANYTHING 3 times for example, because 3 is a “bad” number. On the other hand tho i have to do everything 8 times since 8 is a good number. And this is only the touching! I have so much more stupid things which would be way too long to write. A few of them are: if i look at someone, i will look like them; if i look qt a food i will have to eat that my intire life; if i dont put my hands together when i look at a picture of God, i will be cursed, and soooooo much more. I am 14 years old, and although it seems impossible to recover at the moment, i am confident that it will happen and i will stay strong and wont let my thoughts control me. Good luck to everyone out there planning to recover, i believe in you.❤️ Stay strong💪🏼
That was a really detailed description. I know exactly what you mean, have experienced nearly everything you mentioned. You say you are only 14 but you seem mature enough to hear this. Look up psilocybin and magic mushrooms.
Thank you for sharing your struggle. I am a Mom of 9 year old kid who is showing a sign of ocd. I am always there for him. Your video has helped me to understand his situation much better and made me ready to help him. Thank you and god bless Be strong and healthy.
Thank you. These 2 past weeks have been horrible and I know it's all in my head and it's all LIES, these things are NOT TRUE, they are just tricks of the mind. However, it still hurts as hell. What I've found is that 1) meditation does help a lot, not only to relax your whole body, but to ease the thoughts (if only for a while, I'm sure that if you are consistent it could last much longer) 2) keeping yourself occupied. It doesn't matter what you choose to do, as long as it 1) doesn't have anything to do with your OCD and 2) forces you to keep focused. For example, I play Mario Kart 7 and focus on getting first place in every race, or I start cleaning my room until I'm exhausted or I call my friends and try to listen to every word they say. It helps keeping your mind busy in the moment on stuff that has nothing to do with your OCD, and although there's still some anxiety, over time it starts to fade. It's an uphill battle, and I sincerely wish you the strength, the patience and the hope for you to see the other side of the tunnel.
I’m going through OCD and Depression. I had OCD therapy and I did well. I was at the point of using exposure therapy on the hardest life living exposure and it got to difficult. It’s just a horrible place to be in and no one understands.
One thing that helped me is: your emotions when you don‘t do the thing that you „have to do“ is soooo unconfortable but it’s safe!! So sometimes I am brave enough to not do my ocd and my emotions go wild!! After a few hours or minutes then my emotions calm down and it‘s just fine. So the anxiety will cool down.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being able to share the video I've been struggling with OCD ever since I can remember. My parents and doctors told me that I showed signs of OCD ever since I was three years old and it really helps to have someone explain truly what it is people don't really know what goes through our mind it's not just perfectionism or doing everything in a neat order, I'll try and follow the same tips thanks for sharing
thank you SO MUCH...... i can't even explain how similar problem i have..... i mean the doorways and buttons all of this is the same for me....... and to see someone recover from this is so motivating and inspiring so i just want to thank you
Thank you Emily. I have severe checking OCD and need to move on from this dreadful tormenting existence. Am hoping to create a healthier, more sensible, kind lifestyle with the help of support.
You are beautiful, I really admire your vibe and your mental toughness. There's something special about people who recover from OCD and I really respect you for that.
I am glad you took medication, not everybody manage to find a mind trick to deceive OCD, I have been taking fluvoxamine and it has being very helpfull.
Thank you so much for this video, it has given me some hope that I doubt I could have found elsewhere. Congratulations on your journey, and I hope it helps me with my own. Thank you.
I never thought of turning the ocd against itself, the things we do to stop the thoughts, trying to not make them true, that was helpful, and the part where you said "start living my life again" it's like wow that's actually possible? It is very hard to explain
Disclaimer: I am sharing this story in the hopes that this could help someone. I am not medical doctor so please consult a doctor. Based on my sister's experience, functional medicine, exposure therapy, adi mudra practices for trich, and probiotics were helpful. For a lot of people, antidepressants work amazing for OCD, but not everyone responds so positively. A more holistic approach was much better for my sister. Make sure to speak with a Psychiatrist, therapist, etc. If you are not responding well to your currently treatment plan, consult your doctor. I wish you happiness and health. Thank you so much for sharing your inspiring story! My sister had severe OCD for 8 years. Therapy alone was not working for her. She tried everything from SSRIs to acupuncture to essential oils. I did a ton of reading on OCD and think probiotics can be very helpful! It took about 6 months to see improvement but her OCD is much better (it can take even longer to see results). Exposure therapy was and is fundamental to her mental health. My sister even spoke at a panel about how she has made huge stride in an OCD conference. The gut and brain are connected. Our gut plays a huge role in our mental health. For example, 95 percent of our serotonin receptors in our gut! There are more bacterial cells in our body than our own eukaryotic cells. The bacteria in our body play a huge role in our overall health and wellbeing. Through taking a high-end probiotic everyday for several months, she created a better bacterial balance in her gut and now her symptoms are have significantly improved. She had leaky gut before she started taking probiotics. She is still recovering but has made significant improvements. She was struggling so much and had a severe case of OCD. After 6 months of taking high-end probiotics she is more independent, happy, and her life has really turned around. Please spread the word. I am not a doctor but I want to get the word out about this alternative approach to treatment and to help people struggling with OCD. This can also help with trich. She started with Theralic probiotic and then switched to another one with more bacterial strains. Do not go on a Probiotic with Strep bacteria cause that can make symptoms worse. I am not affiliated with any probiotic company. I am just saying her story. There is hope! Dietary changes can also be helpful if you have any food sensitivities. 2 year later update: While her OCD has ebbed and flowed a little bit over the past 2 years. Exposure therapy combined with a functional medicine supplemental approach to treating OCD guided by functional medicine continues to be very helpful. She did not respond positively to anti-depressants, so this is a great option for her and continues to be. Ever since shifted her approach to treating her OCD in a more holistic way, she has been functioning and feeling much better. Exposure therapy, mindfulness, and functional medicine have been key for her. Best of luck!
This sounds like what I might need to do. I had a toxic mold exposure which wrecked my gut and nervous system. I'm going to work on going back on my probiotics and ramping them up since my Functional Medicine doctor has already been recommending this. Can you share what Functional Medicine supplement your sister took?
I'm struggling with severe OCD that's affecting my education and work. I'm so bored sitting at home all day. I can manage church, confession and gym and occasinally hanging out with friends. I haven't been able to make friends since I was 14 because of obsessions and compulsions. I had no idea I had OCD until a few days ago. I've been suffering from this since I was 11. I am now 18 and I just want to work.
Thank you thank you thank you! Never heard from someone who actually had it. I go through days where I can leave half my actions. But the next day I'm right back I that thought pattern. It's such a hard battle
Hey Emily, I had the same thing its weird at first saying it but even today i was blowing my nose in to pop my ears back in and somehow my mind came up with a weird story like i had snorted something which is obviously not true then my ocd said i snorted some drug like coke and i told myself thats ridiculous but somehow i find myself fighting that ridiculous thought and it controls my mind and every time i think about that thought of somehow snorting some drug which i didn't, a rush of anxiety comes in and that anxiety makes me want to fight the though and make it go away but im practicing embracing that anxiety and letting go and to stop arguing with those thoughts and just ignore them but this is really hard to go through im 17 and i think its great that you shared how you got through it i really appreciate that!
Nice video, felt motivated after watching this. Everything started from head and ends there only part is the struggle and determination to come back. You are a beautiful girl do good in life and keep motivating.
I've had OCD since I was eleven. Which is over twenty years ago. Though I didn't know what it was for years. I also have to go back and redo actions, if I feel they've been polluted by the wrong thoughts. Anything punctuated like walking through a door especially. I also feel bad words attach to me, and I have to wash them off. It's exhausting. Sometimes it's not as bad as others. I find the supplement inositol very helpful. Anyway, thank you for your hopeful testimony. I'm so glad you're better. As I know what a terrible blight OCD is. Huge empathy for all fellow OCD sufferers out there. It's hard work...
Wow. Our OCDs are so similar. Mine includes redoing rituals and reciting certain "prayers"/mantras in a desperate effort to temporarily eliviate the anxiety that arises from intrusive or extremely terrifying thoughts. The possibility of these thoughts seems like such an intense reality/fear that I help but fall into the OCD's vicious cycle. It never stops. But these tips are definitely helpful. Honestly the most helpful vid I've seen. Thank you for sharing 🌟
Thanks for making this video! Everyone's OCD seems to be very unique; thus, I can't relate to your particular type of OCD. However, the fact that you are well now, after having such severe OCD, gives me hope. Keep making videos!
You are more intelligent than a non OCD person. You are brave and true person with high self esteem.You recognised that condition and fought well. Good explanation of condition.Sometimes we dont know that OCD develops due to a traumatic event .At the outset one can't figure out that it is OCD or something.You understood this . But you define and explain this wonderfully. Bye Lots of love.
I found your story very moving and inspiring; thank you for your bravery to share your truth with the world; Your video was very insightful and definitely touched my heart. Thank you
Well Alice, i totally agree with you! i too suffer from OCD, and i too have tried the ways you have talked about to come out triumphant -- It really works! One needs to affirm that nah, i'm not gonna give in -- one should try to be as noncooperative with those whims as possible -- And one should always try to reach out to those who actually have it, and, like you, are able to make life win over gloom, hopelessness and morbidity! For those who have ocd and are reading this, i would like to add a few things like- (1) OCD feeds on thy intelligence too -- The greater IQ you have, your head can form as much better reasonings and arguments for why you should enact your compulsions -- But then, you can use that same high IQ to emerge winning! (2) Your religious/cultural backdrop can also add to the strength of your OCD -- So, in the process of beating thy OCD, you might very well become an atheist, a nonconformist -- Come what may, but LIFE should win, at all cost! (3) Arguing for too often and long with yourself over the uselessness of your OCD whims and why you shouldn't give in can drive you crazy, may delude you -- We know from the very beginning the futility of these thoughts, so abandon 'em as soon as possible! Hope my views add to the repertoire of ways to win over OUR ocd! P.S- You are certainly not alone mate!
I totally can relate to your video. Perfectly described what happened to me. When I was getting ready for school, I used to pick "the right pair of socks", "the right pair of underwear", " the right top" or I thought something bad will happen. I used to redo and redo and redo those actions. Now several years have passed and I understand my OCD a lot better. Still, my mind is a mess and I do compulsions once in awhile, but I learned to take control of them. What really helped me was looking up info about this illness online, praying to God and resisting the compulsion.
I really liked the video. it makes a lot of sense to me. I'm 30 and I've had my ocd from ayleast 12 years old. I've tried to get help and ask for help but get blown off or told I'm over exaggerating. or ignored cause people around me are just use to it. but I really need help. and I think you're inspiration will help me a lot. thank you
Hi Daniel, I'm a transformational coach and I personally have healed my own pure O and other challenges in myself and helped others to do so. if you feel called to work with someone in a session format, I'd be glad to give you a free introductory phone call. -Al acavaliero@gmail.com Best to you!
I understand and i know what its like to battle ocd,iv had mt ocd for 31 years started when i was 17 got much worse most ppl with severe ocd have died its serious,prayer has helped,studieand becomming strong in mind remembering all that u hace been born with i speak this so much and remembering joyful times keeps me sane
Bless you. I've been through this and you are an inspiration to others that have been through OCD everyday of their lives and have been to the bottom and are now seeing the ladder to climb out
You are not just too cute and lovely but equally strong. I'm happy that you have not just come out of it but also been a inspiration to others. Prayer and faith on God is also a great relief.
Thank you so much, I have 'harmful' OCD where I feel like I'm constantly breaking/destroying things around me. I have to constantly check and perform rituals to bring my anxiety back down but as you say, it is a vicious cycle that needs to be broken. I really appreciate learning about your experience. I was always scared of medication but as more time goes on I feel like it may be the best step, combined with cognitive behaviour therapy. I like your idea of turning OCD 'back against itself' too. Thanks again, Frankie
I just liked this video. Emily I really am grateful that there are people like you in the world that actually have advice that you've lived through and solved yourself. I will definitely try out your advice and see how it may work in my favor. I've been suffering from OCD for at-least 10 years. And I think your message really spoke to me. Thank you so much. Keep the positivity going. :)
It's honestly very painful. What you said about thinking life is not worth it really touched me, because that's how it feels at times. It's so painful. Sometimes I feel like if I don't react to my anxiety all my cells are on fire. That all the bad things I dread are going to happen. But I will continue doing healthy things, I will beat OCD, I won't follow suit and do my compulsions.
Hi I'm eleven years old and I was diagnosed with P.A.N.D.A.S two or so years ago, then diagnosed with Lyme disease one or so years ago. right now I am tremendously deep in ocd and your method of saying" If I walk through the door something bad will happen, honestly the past two minutes have been easier. I appreciate this so, so much. Thank you
Thank you for sharing. I’m glad you have now that disorder under control. While watching your video, a question popped up in my head. When you were in the throes of OCD, it seems you were betting that rituals would work and produce their desired results. They never did in the end, but you persisted because you felt you had no other choice. And the belief "this time it will be different" never seems to go away. I know that usually one gambles for the possibility of a reward and the excitement of the game. But in your case, it was for a short-term mental relief. Gamblers also experience short-term relief: they forget all their problems while playing. I’m wondering if therapies to control gambling would also work for OCD.
That is brilliant how you used the thought/anxiety backed dilemmas that ocd generates against itself. Fight fire with fire! I think there are many others who may benefit from creatively using this strategy to help cope with the often debilitating nature of ocd thoughts and compulsions. p.s. not going into detail but this is how I have coped with my own ocd for the past 20 years. I like to think of it as hacking ocd. And as a ray of hope for those skeptical, yes, it does work .
You'll find the answer to so much by simply understanding how the mind works it's then you learn that you need self discipline, old habits replaced with new habits, accept that you feel a certain way, and questioning your own feelings
I hate talking about my OCD because it sounds so silly and I feel like nobody would believe me, but my OCD deals with perfection. Which I guess is the standard OCD? I didn't realize there were people out there that had different types of OCD. Mine truly feels debilitating considering the fact that nothing is ever perfect. And that chasing perfection is like pursuing an illusion. Everyday tasks like reading an e-mail, watching RU-vid videos, being on social media is incredibly painful for me. Everytime I read or write an e-mail, I have to read it 2-5x times. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.... Even watching this RU-vid video gave me anxiety because I have to understand every single word. And if I dont understand the word, I will replay it that single part multiple times. Like when she was speaking, she said the word "hella" kinda funny and I kept replaying that single part, because of course, if I didn't, I was positive something catastrophic would happen. Its hard to pick up my phone because seeing all the notification badges gives me anxiety. I always have to have my notifications at zero!! Which in the beginning when iPhones first came out was easy. But now.. its gotten harder and harder. I dont even like to check my phone anymore :( For the longest time I thought this was normal? I thought this was how everyone lived! I thought that feeling constant anxiety was just part of every day life. Until someone told me "Dude, you have OCD, have you ever been clinically diagnosed?" Unfortunately I dont have health insurance and am too broke to seek professional help... but today when I was at the gym. I thought to myself.... "I cant keep living like this... this is ridiculous. Is it possible for me to overcome OCD on my own?" And that search led me to this video - you charm, strength, and courage has given me hope. Tomorrow I'm going to start my journey..... and I'll start by not re-reading this comment 😣
You got this! The hardest part is sitting in the discomfort the first time and not doing what your brain is telling you to do to relieve it. Once you’ve managed it once, you’ll know it’s possible and it gets a little easier. Don’t give up 🙏
@@emilyalice8720 So the good news is that I've made significant progress!!! But I still tend to slip back sometimes. I'm trying to learn to accept the doubt and trust my heart. And get comfortable with that feeling of uncertainty. The tough part is constantly reminding myself. Sometimes I forget and my natural impulse goes back to the compulsion. I feel like I need to tattoo it on my hand or something.
Holy shit...i literally did the same thing as you before(the first few steps) ..its a lot better now ..if you have OCD stay strong you'll fight through it i believe in you
Emily, I know what you are saying. The tactics with OCD. I've done similar things. The only thing that does anything is to just move on with your things, whatever you were doing. Even if you do the redo actions. The toughest thing about this is the feeling you get afterwards. And the feeling is from taking the thing seriously. Like if someone came up to you and threatened you, then you'd be stressed/distressed. But if it was a movie about a threat, then no one threatened you. The issue is like when you take a movie or a story too seriously, like it is a real threat. Since it isn't a real threat and you can see what isn't a threat or not, you will have to treat it as such and move on; Even if you feel that stress/distress.
Some of the OCDs I had: - Looking a second time at a car that's passed me by. - Entering into a room, exiting in reverse and then entering with the opposite foot. - Making everything tidy. - Making things straight or symmetrical. - If I touched one side of my body, I had to touch the other side of my body in the same place. I stopped all of my habits at a young age, I think I was 14. It was difficult at the beginning as that's all the entertainment I had - (I'm socially awkward and have ADHD). But seeing it as entertainment somewhat helped me to let go of it all. Another thing was that I knew that it was all just a feeling that I desired and it was completely unnecessary, so each time I had the urge to satisfy the urge, I told myself that it wasn't necessary, and I never allowed myself to take my mind of it by changing the situation, unless it was required, the main reason was so that the urge wasn't buried temporarily and surfaced later on. Some people say it can't be cured, rather controlled. I beg to differ. I told myself it was just a feeling, and nothing else. My OCD is gone.
Don't worry about not being a medical professional. From my experience, actual sufferers who are good enough to tell the world about their experience with this disorder, are infinitely more on the ball about the nuances than doctors and psychologists. A lot of the mental health world is far too unsophisticated when it comes to its conception of OCD.
Oh boi! Do I know how you feel... I actually still have these thoughts from time to time... Like right now. But I'm so much better than 5 years ago. It's such a coincidence that I found that video right now.
