anyone ever beat ocd on their own, no professional help?
I have ocd and am trying to beat it. I've already made great strides but still have difficulty with it.
41-45, M
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Wiseacre · F
I'm a touch OCD..the best way to treat is with CBT..first accept that u have it..then become willing to change behavior when u're aware what u're doing. For me it's counting stuff..every time I want to count the steps or stairs, I say STOP..and it works!
SW-User
Get a few books, Brain Lock and The Imp of the Mind both really helped me but I did have professional help in my 20's. I have very little issues at all now but it did take a lot of CBT therapy and work.
Silverfox420 · 36-40, F
Yes I've found larger outlets help. I focus on my health and responsibilities. Smoke weed.
suburbs · 22-25, F
Weed is a temporary solution to a lasting issue.
Silverfox420 · 36-40, F
@suburbs weed helps me manage, there is no solution. The longer you chase perfection the worse it'll be. I also have PTSD so fuck off.
suburbs · 22-25, F
@Silverfox420 OCD isn't PTSD, and there is a solution to OCD (I have a lengthy family history of OCD, and have it myself), so fuck off.
katielass · F
My dog who was there when her prior human father shot himself has ocd.