How to Live With Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be very difficult and time consuming. Just because it may seem unbearable does not mean it has to be.
Steps
- Do not feel ashamed of your condition. Every single person in this universe has something quirky about them. People with OCD may have more than one. It is nothing to be ashamed about.
- Educate yourself. Try to find as many resources you can about OCD. Books, pamphlets and online support groups are great ways to learn about OCD and coping mechanisms.
- COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY. This specific therapy has a very high success rate and has helped a lot of patients with OCD. It is a great way to maintain your condition without medications. The only side effects will be amazing results!
- Try not to get caught up in your thoughts. It can be very hard not to when you feel afraid, but you need to try and get a hold on which thoughts are rational and which are not.
- Replace compulsions with positivity. When you feel a compulsion coming on, do not give in. If you feel a sudden urge to let's say wash your hands or scream go do an activity that will not only prevent you from giving in, but benefit you in a positive way.
- Laugh at yourself! That's right, laugh at yourself. They say laughter is the best medicine and from personal experience I can agree.
- Expose yourself to fears. This is a great way to lessen a specific fear or phobia. Exposing yourself to a fear repeatedly will numb you to it. The reason we have a fear is because we associate that specific object with a negative feeling or experience, if you change it into a positive experience then it will no longer be a fear!
- Don't let OCD define who you are. You are more than your condition. Write a list of all the amazing qualities you possess and read it over again every time you feel down.
- Congratulate Yourself. Every time you achieve something that you could not achieve before compliment yourself and feel proud. Even if it would be a small achievement to another person, if you feel great about it, then let yourself know!
- DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY! Sometimes it can be very hard to let go of your worries but with a little self push you CAN do it! Clear your mind and just live in the now!!!
Tips
- Do not pressure yourself to be perfect and learn to accept that imperfections are what make you special and unique.
- Take your time and do not feel like a failure if you cannot overcome something right away. Improving your well being takes time and everyone does so at a different pace!
- Just have fun and occupy your time with the people and things you love.
- Read a lot of books about overcoming OCD. There are a lot of people who have done it and live amazing and fulfilling lives. It may seem hard, but it is possible!
- Read up on famous people who have and still suffer from OCD. Some times having an idol to relate to is very helpful. Jessica Alba, Justin Timberlake and Megan Fox all suffer from OCD!
- Stay healthy! exercise and eat healthy, take vitamins. Taking care of your health does wonders for your mind.
Warnings
- Beware of anyone or anything that offers a quick fix. There is no panacea or wonder drug for OCD.
- Stay away from junk food and Caffeine!
- If you have been prescribed medication for your condition, stick to it along with coping methods. NEVER STOP TAKING YOUR MEDICINE WITHOUT SPEAKING TO YOUR DOCTOR.
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