I've just finished watching your video and it was one of the most inspirational videos on Pure OCD I've seen recently. Thank you for being so honest and open, it makes people like me feel less alienated that unfortunately have this condition. I've had CBT, EMDR and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy from 2015 to 2019 after experiencing so much trauma and anxiety throughout a big majority of my life. I'm practising mindfulness almost every day on my own after learning everything I can from my face-to-face and online Therapy sessions. I'm a much better person than I was before but it still takes a lot of hard work to get where I want to be. The most rewarding moment for me to come out of Therapy is finally coming to realise that all the negative and intrusive thoughts and feelings I had to do with violence, relationships, self harm, sexuality etc are just thoughts and not facts. Practising different Mindfulness techniques has really taught me to just stand back and observe those thoughts instead of interacting with them, judging them or emotionally reacting to them. Sometimes I can still fall victim to doing any of these but I can now notice when I have these intrusive thoughts and gently bring my focus back to the present moment.
Hi man, i have ocd too but i its like i dont even care i have it. Idk what to do, everytime i ask for reassurence, my thoughts doesnt even get stronger the anxiety is the same.. i have intrusive thoughts only when outside is warm weather.. do you have any clue about it?
U r not that crazy voice in your head. U r the observer of that crazy voice in your head. The untethered soul. The power of now. Basically buddhism 101.
Great video! Truly amazing how much just getting diagnosed can help so much. We really need to make people aware. I struggled for 25 years before finally reaching out for help. Glad to see how well your doing.
I loved hearing your story about your experience with OCD. I have only ever met a few others with it as well, but they weren't as open about it as you or myself so I never got to hear others' struggles with it and so I've always felt alone or as if no one really understands. Everyone always assumes when i tell them that I just like everything to be organized or wash my hands a lot like when everyone says "Oh, I'm a little OCD sometimes" like it's a hat that the can take off if they need to. Usually they're shocked when I tell them what it really entails for me and that it's more like living with a person in your head telling you things you don't want to hear that you just want to stop so bad but there isn't a damn thing you can do to make it just stop. I was diagnosed with OCD in probably 2004 when I was 13, but like you I've pretty much experienced it all my life but just never had a name for it. Like yourself I have intrusive thoughts but I also experience compulsions to get rid of thoughts or to do things I know will hurt me but feel like I just have to, and odd superstitions on occasions. I'm 25 now and have gone through therapy and take medication which helps a lot. I still experience intrusive thoughts the most but they are far more manageable than they use to be. Now I pretty much can brush off the irrational thoughts or the urge to do the compulsion by acknowledging it's just the OCD and I'll be alright. Thanks again for making me feel like I'm not crazy or alone by sharing your story!
Hi! I'm so sorry for not replying earlier, but life is so crazy! Thank you so much for stopping by and listen to my story. It really means a lot to me. I just feel that is important to open up and let people know about my struggles. It takes away the stigma from mental illnesses and it helps people feel less alone in this scary world. I also help this makes people stop saying "I'm a little OCD sometimes". That drives me nuts! Thank you so much for sharing your story with me! I hope that we keep in touch!
Thanks for sharing! As a fellow Pure OCD sufferer, I know that it can feel scary sharing that we have repetitive negative thoughts, but there is power in numbers, and knowing that I am not alone is such a comfort!
This is such an important video and you're so brave for sharing this and putting it on the internet♥. Mental illnesses are not easy to deal with but I'm happy you're ok. I'm sending you lots of love and strength!!
Sabrina, I adore you and I'm so proud of you for sharing your story with us. It's really uplifting to know that someone with as kindred a spirit as you and such beautiful energy has managed to make it through this, and continues to make it through this. You're brilliant, creative, incredible, and endlessly inspiring. We are really fortunate to have you as a creator in this community. Thank you for your honesty and encouragement and the genuine love and care you have for the people who watch your videos. And I definitely need to check that book out. I'm so glad to see such positive representation of pure-o ocd in a YA novel. Stay strong, friend
Que bello este video Sabri! Es admirable tu valor en hacer este video, yo se que no es facil. Pero al final del dia me alegro que es feliz y que estes bien! Me encanto como tomaste este tema tan personal y conflictivo en tu vida en un silver lining. Te deseo muchos exitos y mucho amor en tu vida! Te mando saludos desde Honduras.
I thought it was bipolar type II disorder that I had because of the rapid intrusive thoughts, but as far as grandiose feelings, I’ve never really experienced it in the way doctors describe it, or maybe I have, I dunno, it’s so hard to tell with these things and I have so many symptoms that are connected to many different illnesses. I have been diagnosed with BP type two, but when I seen a few more specialist, they said it could be OCD but didn’t actually diagnose me. Nonetheless, after doing much research this definitely seems more fitting to what I’m going through.
Does having Pure-O OCD interfere with your relationship with your parents/family or friends? Do you ever feel uncomfortable speaking to them or having a casual conversation...? Just curious.
I've just finished watching your video and it was one of the most inspirational videos on Pure OCD I've seen recently. Thank you for being so honest and open, it makes people like me feel less alienated that unfortunately have this condition. I've had CBT, EMDR and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy from 2015 to 2019 after experiencing so much trauma and anxiety throughout a big majority of my life. I'm practising mindfulness almost every day on my own after learning everything I can from my face-to-face and online Therapy sessions. I'm a much better person than I was before but it still takes a lot of hard work to get where I want to be. The most rewarding moment for me to come out of Therapy is finally coming to realise that all the negative and intrusive thoughts and feelings I had to do with violence, relationships, self harm, sexuality etc are just thoughts and not facts. Practising different Mindfulness techniques has really taught me to just stand back and observe those thoughts instead of interacting with them, judging them or emotionally reacting to them. Sometimes I can still fall victim to doing any of these but I can now notice when I have these intrusive thoughts and gently bring my focus back to the present moment.
Hi man, i have ocd too but i its like i dont even care i have it. Idk what to do, everytime i ask for reassurence, my thoughts doesnt even get stronger the anxiety is the same.. i have intrusive thoughts only when outside is warm weather.. do you have any clue about it?
great buddy :) you have fought it bravely
Thank you for putting this out there. So helpful. Hope you're doing OK
U r not that crazy voice in your head. U r the observer of that crazy voice in your head. The untethered soul. The power of now. Basically buddhism 101.
Great video! Truly amazing how much just getting diagnosed can help so much. We really need to make people aware. I struggled for 25 years before finally reaching out for help. Glad to see how well your doing.
I loved hearing your story about your experience with OCD. I have only ever met a few others with it as well, but they weren't as open about it as you or myself so I never got to hear others' struggles with it and so I've always felt alone or as if no one really understands.
Everyone always assumes when i tell them that I just like everything to be organized or wash my hands a lot like when everyone says "Oh, I'm a little OCD sometimes" like it's a hat that the can take off if they need to. Usually they're shocked when I tell them what it really entails for me and that it's more like living with a person in your head telling you things you don't want to hear that you just want to stop so bad but there isn't a damn thing you can do to make it just stop.
I was diagnosed with OCD in probably 2004 when I was 13, but like you I've pretty much experienced it all my life but just never had a name for it. Like yourself I have intrusive thoughts but I also experience compulsions to get rid of thoughts or to do things I know will hurt me but feel like I just have to, and odd superstitions on occasions.
I'm 25 now and have gone through therapy and take medication which helps a lot. I still experience intrusive thoughts the most but they are far more manageable than they use to be. Now I pretty much can brush off the irrational thoughts or the urge to do the compulsion by acknowledging it's just the OCD and I'll be alright.
Thanks again for making me feel like I'm not crazy or alone by sharing your story!
Hi! I'm so sorry for not replying earlier, but life is so crazy! Thank you so much for stopping by and listen to my story. It really means a lot to me. I just feel that is important to open up and let people know about my struggles. It takes away the stigma from mental illnesses and it helps people feel less alone in this scary world. I also help this makes people stop saying "I'm a little OCD sometimes". That drives me nuts! Thank you so much for sharing your story with me! I hope that we keep in touch!
Thanks for sharing! As a fellow Pure OCD sufferer, I know that it can feel scary sharing that we have repetitive negative thoughts, but there is power in numbers, and knowing that I am not alone is such a comfort!
This is such an important video and you're so brave for sharing this and putting it on the internet♥. Mental illnesses are not easy to deal with but I'm happy you're ok. I'm sending you lots of love and strength!!
Thank you so much girl
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Sabrina, I adore you and I'm so proud of you for sharing your story with us. It's really uplifting to know that someone with as kindred a spirit as you and such beautiful energy has managed to make it through this, and continues to make it through this. You're brilliant, creative, incredible, and endlessly inspiring. We are really fortunate to have you as a creator in this community. Thank you for your honesty and encouragement and the genuine love and care you have for the people who watch your videos. And I definitely need to check that book out. I'm so glad to see such positive representation of pure-o ocd in a YA novel. Stay strong, friend
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I know it's not easy
THank you girl
Que bello este video Sabri! Es admirable tu valor en hacer este video, yo se que no es facil. Pero al final del dia me alegro que es feliz y que estes bien! Me encanto como tomaste este tema tan personal y conflictivo en tu vida en un silver lining. Te deseo muchos exitos y mucho amor en tu vida! Te mando saludos desde Honduras.
Thank you for making this video, your amazing
Thank you for this! You’re so strong🙏🏽❤️
I thought it was bipolar type II disorder that I had because of the rapid intrusive thoughts, but as far as grandiose feelings, I’ve never really experienced it in the way doctors describe it, or maybe I have, I dunno, it’s so hard to tell with these things and I have so many symptoms that are connected to many different illnesses. I have been diagnosed with BP type two, but when I seen a few more specialist, they said it could be OCD but didn’t actually diagnose me.
Nonetheless, after doing much research this definitely seems more fitting to what I’m going through.
This video is so relatable! How are you doing now? Please do an update !
Does having Pure-O OCD interfere with your relationship with your parents/family or friends? Do you ever feel uncomfortable speaking to them or having a casual conversation...? Just curious.
Very helpful!!!😄
May I ask what meds you're taking? I'm thinking about going back on Prozac which helped a lot before. Thanks for your story!
Hi! I am taking a Latin American anti depressant called Altruline. It is also called Seratanina. Thank you for stopping by!
FYI: I made t to the end 😉