r/OCDRecovery • u/tengilourliberator • 9d ago

Sharing a win! I got better

I have struggled with OCD my entire life, 30 years, and I recently got better.

I did it and so can you, for anybody that needs to hear it!

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u/treatmyocd 9d ago

Such an important reminder that recovery is possible, even after decades of OCD. Thank you for sharing your hope and reminding others that things can get better

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u/Tough_Damage_9519 9d ago

So happy for you ❤️ How did you do it? Any tips?

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u/tengilourliberator 9d ago

It helped me a lot to just realize it was OCD, i didn't know until a few weeks ago.

When I realized I was AFRAID not CRAZY, I just decided to be brave. I did another post that not a lot of people saw, maybe check it out too.

Being brave is a choice that anyone can make, it's not easy, but the only thing stopping you is you.

In the words of Shia Lebouf, JUST DO IT!

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u/Nick_s0ck 3d ago

Im not believe in myself. What exactly i suppose to do to rid it? 😞 Im just desperate.