Horrible week

[Whatsinaname]

Hi everyone,

I'm having a horrible week, so just thought I would post to see how everyone else is going?

I'm having a hard time getting out of the shame spiral this week, but trying to remember this is only temporary.

Anyway, hope others are well, happy to chat about anything.

[Guest_4643]

Hi Whatsinaname.

Sorry to hear you had a bad week. How have you been going aside from that? I hope you've been better.

- Tayla

[uncut_gems]

Hi Whatsinaname,

I've also been trying to practice gratitude more– I find that it itself relieves my anxiety and just allows me to appreciate the things and people in my life. Anxiety has been getting a bit worse lately as I am heading back home to the US next week where the virus is out of control. Exercise and some breathing techniques have also helped.

You might mention when you see a psych that you learned a bit about OCD and that what you learned really resonated with you. It's great that you're able to talk yourself down from your anxiety, especially about the smaller stuff. Again, it's something I'm really trying to work on and it's inspiring that you're finding success at it.

Best,

Gems

[Whatsinaname]

Hi Gems,

How was the trip back to the US are you American or just visiting?

Hope you have managed to stay safe over there and look forward to hearing back from you.

Hi Petal,

My psych and I are looking deeper into OCD. Its actually really interesting as I've always thought I was defective in some way from letting very small thing really effect me.

A long way to go back glad I have people to walk through it with

[Petal22]

Hi Whatsinaname,

Nice to hear from you 😊 that’s absolutely wonderful that you and your phyc are looking deeper into OCD....

I understand Intrusive OCD thoughts can be very distressing to the suffer .... I’m sure your not defective in anyway..... 😊 when we get into our ocd cycle things just seem to be very confusing and the anxiety makes things feel like they are going very fast.....

if it is OCD and you have the correct help you WILL be able to overcome it with practice 😊

I’m happy to walk through it with you, happy to chat to you anytime 😊

[Whatsinaname]

Thanks again Petal!

The intrusive thoughts and OCD resonate pretty heavily with me so I'm pretty confident on atleast some level thats where my issues lie.

At the moment meditation is my saving grace, and for anyone reading this I cant recommend it enough.

[Petal22]

No worries Whatsinaname,

I am really hopeful for you that you can receive the help for OCD if that’s what is and learn how to master it 😊

Yes meditation is amazing... that’s great you are meditating.. keep up the great work 😊

You WILL overcome this 😊 just keep pushing forward 😊

[Petal22]

Goodmorning Whatsinaname,

I just wanted to wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year 😊

Enjoy with your beautiful family 😊🎄

I hope all is well with you 😊

[Whatsinaname]

Thank you very much Petal, wishing you the exact same. Hope you have a great holiday period!

[Petal22]

Thank you! 😊

[Petal22]

Hi Whatsinaname,

Just checking in with you..... I hope all is going well 😊