If OCD relapses and setbacks can be managed then why is it like some people are able to manage the relapses comfortably while the others get stuck?? This is the new thought coming in my mind as I've learnt to manage my OCD after battling a particular theme.. Help Me!!
The timing of this is too perfect. Just had my first big relapse and was feeling so awful. So thankful that you chose to make this video today. Thank you Chrissie!
Thank you so much for this video. I’m having my first big relapse since my episode three years ago. Along the way I’ve ofc had a few setbacks where I worry but this is the first time I’d define it as a real relapse. Everything you’re saying, especially about memory being skewed from our first recovery is so true. I keep thinking to myself how easy it was to pull myself out of it and how my ERP was so simple, but as I’m going thru this again I’m neglecting to remember how difficult it was to expose myself, how intense my fear was, how long it took for me to pull myself out. You’re my favorite person to watch about ocd. You get it and you make me feel so seen. Thank you Chrissie
First comment I’ve ever made on RUclips, but I have to say, this was really helpful! I don’t have OCD but I have major reoccurring depression and was looking up fear of relapse and this came up. Still extremely helpful, thank you for sharing this heavy topic with the hard facts and a sense of humor to help lighten it up. I appreciate you!!
Hey Chrissie...thank you for this! No cramps here...lol Just went through this and came out stronger with God's grace 🙏 Both Faith and faith in the tools we learn how to use more effectively each time, is tremendous help! Now, to work on not being afraid anymore! Thanks again for what you do 🤗
Furthermore, it's like clockwork; one or two good months with minimum to no symptoms, to lapsing or relapsing for 1-3 weeks. These videos are very helpful.
Thank you thank you thank you “Thoughts are creating my emotions I am in control of my thoughts how I react to events is my responsibility and it is great cause I can choose to be happy in any circumstance” 💕🙌🏻💕 There is be always the opportunity to reach for a better feeling thought no matter what all joy and suffering comes from tithing.. 🤩🙏 How could I be disturbed if I don’t think disturbing thoughts? 💞
I had a health related anxiety and relapse before. I had to be tested for it. I was not aware of it being OCD. This also applies to Harm OCD and etc. Also I think work related stress can contribute some relapses too as I been going through my work history with a friend. My friend said to me that work has done me more harm due to not being happy with a job.
Hi Chrissie, how are you? Thank u for your channel it has really help me with my awful trip with SOOCD I'm now getting better but I still have some kind of fears that doesn't let me move forward for example I don't want to have any female friend because I feel like I will end up liking them and stuff like that...can you talk about that In a video or how SOOCD can affect our normal things in life like friendships or relationship's? LOVE YOY CHRISSIE I CAN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOU
If the symptoms come back it means you did not do proper treatment and you maintained your OCD on life support. OCD is not chronic if you stick to hard ERP. Because of the blessing of neuroplasticity, we can rewire our brains even if they are hard wired in bad habits or dis-orders like ocd
I am not saying that relapsing is bad, it happens to everyone and you must get back on track it’s not the end of the world. But what I am saying is: you don’t have to relapse chronically as ocd is not chronic if you stick to the erp method and if you are accountable of your compulsions . Try the greymond method it works alongside with erp 24/7
I used to have this thoughts that if leave trash in the forest one of my family members will die and god will punish me, i don't ever throw trash around and I'm not even religious but I did believe in my thoughts. I had times I was super aware of my blinking for few days, I would see it constantly be in my presence, I would have times I would be super aware of swallowing my saliva over the days, another theme that took a while to get away, another was my heart beat beating too fast while I went to sleep thinking I have a heart problem, over time I got ROCD, HOCD and even TOCD, the one I didn't get is POCD somehow. With ocd came those groinal responses, tingles which I am super aware but I can remember not having them before, I have a girlfriend also and my first gay though was when I was 27 years old which I can still remember triggering my OCD, but I think my thoughts was duo to self-compare and envy. My ocd also started to develop sensations and its like a constant 24/7 obsession, I even went to watch gay porn which I never did before because I don't really care about that genre but it made me need to test myself with straight to see where I get more excited, of course this backfire because gay porn left no excitement but no matter the test, it would give me this relief and boom step one again. I was never diagnosed with OCD but is this even OCD or am I just being in denial the whole time. I want a good wife and my own kids and I feel as if this whatever it is is trying to steal that away from me. This even hit my dreams, I used to have straight sex dreams which made me happy, now Its like I can't even think straight things anymore and it has self-sex talking dreams themselves while I sleep and its aggravating me, btw that banana in the background of your video is a trigger for me but I can understand why you have it there
Hello everyone. I just want to say I don’t know what to do. I so badly want to get help but I’m scared. Nobody knows that I have ocd but I feel it getting worse. What should I do? I want to tell someone but i don’t want to shock my friends and family.
Hey I have HOCD, and I know and not gay because I don't like men that way, but yesterday I have the thought of being Bi and I didnt immidiatly reject it, and that made me think that maybe that was the anwser but I don't want that either, I like women. Has anyone have a similar expirience?
hey i have had obsessive thoughts for 12 years. i have already dealt with all sorts of topics. I am currently fighting with Hocd. I wanted to ask if anyone had the experience that they had the urge to talk about their ocd topic?
The trauma of having gone through OCD crises ... Such an underrated topic.
If OCD relapses and setbacks can be managed then why is it like some people are able to manage the relapses comfortably while the others get stuck??
This is the new thought coming in my mind as I've learnt to manage my OCD after battling a particular theme..
Help Me!!
The timing of this is too perfect. Just had my first big relapse and was feeling so awful. So thankful that you chose to make this video today. Thank you Chrissie!
Same here Mallory - not my first, but it always seems like every relapse is the first and worst. Praying for you.
@cheese fries we've got this, thinking of you!
@@jjemas thank you, it definitely was. Doing better now but I know there will be others. Sending hugs!
I'm going through my first relapse right now. It's horrifying.
How did you go through it
You are such a queen
Yes I iI
Ok
Your videos saved my life a year ago, thank you for everything you do
Chrissie Hodges has made me more accepting of my OCD, I believe that my life can be just as good as hers.
Thank you so much for this video. I’m having my first big relapse since my episode three years ago. Along the way I’ve ofc had a few setbacks where I worry but this is the first time I’d define it as a real relapse. Everything you’re saying, especially about memory being skewed from our first recovery is so true. I keep thinking to myself how easy it was to pull myself out of it and how my ERP was so simple, but as I’m going thru this again I’m neglecting to remember how difficult it was to expose myself, how intense my fear was, how long it took for me to pull myself out. You’re my favorite person to watch about ocd. You get it and you make me feel so seen. Thank you Chrissie
going through my first relapse, this was so helpful i'm crying lol. thank you Chrissie!!
Hope you are okay, hang in there
@@juliannealfieri thank you, I’m doing better. Hope you are doing okay as well! 💖
I know it's been tough for you but Is it the same,I mean on the same theme,those same obsessions or something different this time??
@@Shivam98677 my theme hasn’t changed, but since my original comment I’ve gotten back into ERP therapy and it’s been helping a lot
I know you'll come out of it very soon :)
The point about the trauma is so apt its unbelievable!
First comment I’ve ever made on RUclips, but I have to say, this was really helpful! I don’t have OCD but I have major reoccurring depression and was looking up fear of relapse and this came up. Still extremely helpful, thank you for sharing this heavy topic with the hard facts and a sense of humor to help lighten it up. I appreciate you!!
Hey Chrissie...thank you for this! No cramps here...lol
Just went through this and came out stronger with God's grace 🙏
Both Faith and faith in the tools we learn how to use more effectively each time, is tremendous help!
Now, to work on not being afraid anymore!
Thanks again for what you do 🤗
Just relapsed Oct. 14 and going through it now. Needed this VERY much.
Furthermore, it's like clockwork; one or two good months with minimum to no symptoms, to lapsing or relapsing for 1-3 weeks. These videos are very helpful.
First big relapse here, thank you for the video!
Thank you thank you thank you
“Thoughts are creating my emotions I am in control of my thoughts how I react to events is my responsibility and it is great cause I can choose to be happy in any circumstance”
💕🙌🏻💕
There is be always the opportunity to reach for a better feeling thought no matter what all joy and suffering comes from tithing..
🤩🙏
How could I be disturbed if I don’t think disturbing thoughts?
💞
I had a health related anxiety and relapse before. I had to be tested for it. I was not aware of it being OCD. This also applies to Harm OCD and etc.
Also I think work related stress can contribute some relapses too as I been going through my work history with a friend. My friend said to me that work has done me more harm due to not being happy with a job.
Hi Chrissie, how are you? Thank u for your channel it has really help me with my awful trip with SOOCD I'm now getting better but I still have some kind of fears that doesn't let me move forward for example I don't want to have any female friend because I feel like I will end up liking them and stuff like that...can you talk about that In a video or how SOOCD can affect our normal things in life like friendships or relationship's? LOVE YOY CHRISSIE I CAN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOU
Thank you so much.
I just heard you on the OCD stories podcast for the ocd peers episode. You and your cohost had such an interesting topic and conversation!!
If the symptoms come back it means you did not do proper treatment and you maintained your OCD on life support. OCD is not chronic if you stick to hard ERP. Because of the blessing of neuroplasticity, we can rewire our brains even if they are hard wired in bad habits or dis-orders like ocd
I am not saying that relapsing is bad, it happens to everyone and you must get back on track it’s not the end of the world. But what I am saying is: you don’t have to relapse chronically as ocd is not chronic if you stick to the erp method and if you are accountable of your compulsions . Try the greymond method it works alongside with erp 24/7
I used to have this thoughts that if leave trash in the forest one of my family members will die and god will punish me, i don't ever throw trash around and I'm not even religious but I did believe in my thoughts. I had times I was super aware of my blinking for few days, I would see it constantly be in my presence, I would have times I would be super aware of swallowing my saliva over the days, another theme that took a while to get away, another was my heart beat beating too fast while I went to sleep thinking I have a heart problem, over time I got ROCD, HOCD and even TOCD, the one I didn't get is POCD somehow. With ocd came those groinal responses, tingles which I am super aware but I can remember not having them before, I have a girlfriend also and my first gay though was when I was 27 years old which I can still remember triggering my OCD, but I think my thoughts was duo to self-compare and envy. My ocd also started to develop sensations and its like a constant 24/7 obsession, I even went to watch gay porn which I never did before because I don't really care about that genre but it made me need to test myself with straight to see where I get more excited, of course this backfire because gay porn left no excitement but no matter the test, it would give me this relief and boom step one again. I was never diagnosed with OCD but is this even OCD or am I just being in denial the whole time. I want a good wife and my own kids and I feel as if this whatever it is is trying to steal that away from me. This even hit my dreams, I used to have straight sex dreams which made me happy, now Its like I can't even think straight things anymore and it has self-sex talking dreams themselves while I sleep and its aggravating me, btw that banana in the background of your video is a trigger for me but I can understand why you have it there
Thank you for your videos Chrissie💕
Hello everyone. I just want to say I don’t know what to do. I so badly want to get help but I’m scared. Nobody knows that I have ocd but I feel it getting worse. What should I do? I want to tell someone but i don’t want to shock my friends and family.
You should talk if they help u or use erp
That is hilarious video 😂
I love wn people send very deep message in a smiling box 📦
Hey I have HOCD, and I know and not gay because I don't like men that way, but yesterday I have the thought of being Bi and I didnt immidiatly reject it, and that made me think that maybe that was the anwser but I don't want that either, I like women. Has anyone have a similar expirience?
I NEEDED THIS!!! Thank you!
Thank you Chrissie
hey i have had obsessive thoughts for 12 years. i have already dealt with all sorts of topics. I am currently fighting with Hocd. I wanted to ask if anyone had the experience that they had the urge to talk about their ocd topic?
I’m worried if I relapse I will get severely dark thoughts and something dangerous will happen
Now I am having what if the trauma from ocd makes something bad happen thought
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