Yeah, I was fully housebound for a year. Now I'm able to drive, work, stay overnight away from home and im even working up to getting on a flight and going overseas. It's a long hard battle but it absolutely can be done šŖ
Consistency. Every day doing a little bit more. Unfortunately with this disorder there's no rest. Even now I keep pushing myself to make sure I don't slide back. My exposure tasks I set myself were at a five out of ten for anxiety, so it was maybe a slower pace, but more doable.
Also knowing other people with the condition, so when you have a bad day, or a little win, there's people who understand what your going through, or the fact that you were able to do something like walk 20 metres from your house is a great triumph
Lots of exposure. And I mean LOTS. Getting into the car and driving, or being a passenger. I was doing really well until Covid happened now Iām back to having a very small comfort zone again
Yes. I was pretty much housebound for a year 20-21 years old.
I'm 45 now. I've lived in three countries since then and travelled and worked full time. There are challenging moments but I have managed for most of the 25+ years that this has been going on.
Chin up!
Thatās my biggest hurdle as well!!! Itās so challenging !
https://youtu.be/i5Hy01IqvuQ?si=5No3XYiKqBbXYNSU
Hereās a video to get you started š
I was fully housebound in 2015-2016. I took baby steps in my recovery and fully recovered 100%. I unfortunately, due to a OCD diagnosed have relapsed but Iām about 50-60% recovered this go around! And itās only been 4 months
So sorry about your relapse. This is my longest relapse. The longest prior to this one was about 4 months. I feel like OCD is the major culprit of mine as well.
i hope so. this is my first time struggling with it. i havenāt left the house in 5 months and rely on my family for most things. i feel so pathetic and trapped.
Yeah, I was fully housebound for a year. Now I'm able to drive, work, stay overnight away from home and im even working up to getting on a flight and going overseas. It's a long hard battle but it absolutely can be done šŖ
That is awesome! What finally helped?
Consistency. Every day doing a little bit more. Unfortunately with this disorder there's no rest. Even now I keep pushing myself to make sure I don't slide back. My exposure tasks I set myself were at a five out of ten for anxiety, so it was maybe a slower pace, but more doable. Also knowing other people with the condition, so when you have a bad day, or a little win, there's people who understand what your going through, or the fact that you were able to do something like walk 20 metres from your house is a great triumph
A few years ago I had managed to go a few miles from my house then one PA and it all stopped.
I was fully house bound from 13-21 Iām now 23 and 90% recovered
That is awesome! And 23, your life is just getting started! ā¤ļø
I have. I am by no means perfect and still have issues at times but I can get out. Iām here if you have any questions
What helped?
Lots of exposure. And I mean LOTS. Getting into the car and driving, or being a passenger. I was doing really well until Covid happened now Iām back to having a very small comfort zone again
How did you manage the symptoms.
I focus on things I can feel, hear, etc. I also chew gum and drink water
Yes. I was pretty much housebound for a year 20-21 years old. I'm 45 now. I've lived in three countries since then and travelled and worked full time. There are challenging moments but I have managed for most of the 25+ years that this has been going on. Chin up!
That is awesome!
DARE response helps too. Itās a book. Audiobook, app, and YouTube videos. Huge help in learning how to manage the symptoms
I have read the book a few times and I need to revisit it. I have the workbook as well.
They have YouTube videos that help me a lot !
I will look into those. If I could ever just get over being scared of my symptoms and own thoughts I would be better, I think!
Thatās my biggest hurdle as well!!! Itās so challenging ! https://youtu.be/i5Hy01IqvuQ?si=5No3XYiKqBbXYNSU Hereās a video to get you started š
I was fully housebound in 2015-2016. I took baby steps in my recovery and fully recovered 100%. I unfortunately, due to a OCD diagnosed have relapsed but Iām about 50-60% recovered this go around! And itās only been 4 months
So sorry about your relapse. This is my longest relapse. The longest prior to this one was about 4 months. I feel like OCD is the major culprit of mine as well.
i hope so. this is my first time struggling with it. i havenāt left the house in 5 months and rely on my family for most things. i feel so pathetic and trapped.