OCD Octopus

Positivity for those living with OCD. Feel free to ask for or offer advice/encouragement. Let's figure this out together.

[fidgetty-cube]

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[i-need--a-nap]

my friend got me one of these for this semester and im actually in love with it

[sp-acekids-blog]

Guys 40% discount, it’s $14.99 right now. it’s normally like $24.99

I have really bad anxiety and I have to have something to do with my hands or I’ll start to panic. I’m self destructive and since I stopped biting my nails and the inside of my cheek I started to pick at the skin on my finger tips. I’ve been waiting for this since they announced the kick starter but they were too expensive. I’m so excited about this presail I just finished ordering one.

And shipping in the US is free!

[ramimalektbh]

if someone of there loves me pls buy me one of these

[comedesgarcons]

honestly students with mental disorders such as depression anxiety etc that go to school should get more recognition and support, most people have no idea of what it is to have to pick yourself up every morning and attend class even when you feel like dying

[sheholdsyoucaptivated]

I am so proud of each & every one of you that this post applies to. You are so much stronger, more inspirational, and more resilient than you realize or give yourselves credit for

[artofthecatt]

oh snap

[moaccyrk]

REBLOG.

FOREVER.

[thepanthercave]

This is an actual Therapist Recommended method for dealing with a runaway “inner critic” and this comic is perfect ❤️

[yrbff]

(by elaina wahl)

[jamiekins2012]

Needed this.

[bluedragon-silence]

@aimtoothpaste - for you

[feelthefearanddoitanyway-x-deac]

you do not deserve to be bullied for being different

you do not deserve to be bullied for being quiet

you do not deserve to be bullied because you don’t fit in

you do not deserve to be bullied for being yourself

you do not deserve to be bullied at all

[positive-mh-recovery]

[affectionsuggestions]

things i’ve learned to do when things don’t feel right:

watch something that makes you feel good, not sad!

warm tea, cozy sweater.

FOOD! specially really buttery and full of flavor foods. i’m not saying eat your feelings or even over eat but give yourself the ability to eat and just focus on the different tastes, savior every bite. (my grandpa taught me this, it works.)

showers and baths, to make you feel refreshed and clean.

cleaning up and making your head feel clearer.

crying is very good and it helps you release emotion, after you cry your brain will try to release endorphins making you feel relieved and no longer upset, you just have to accept it.

lush facial masks (or any facial mask).

remind your brain to practice self control, turn off your phone.

books! Barnes and Nobles! go be surrounded by a maze of stories and different people finding comfort or just read and relax at home!

nice aromas are comforting to the brain, light a candle!

if you’re not wearing socks put some on.

draw! paint! write! find comfort in the arts and put your feelings on paper!

hug someone, spend time with someone, vent.

pet your pets, spend time with them, vent to them.

go to a park and sit there, not thinking about bad things but try to be aware of your surroundings.

find nice blogs and look at pretty pictures!

find good new music, listen to a new band. research stuff that interest you!

[heymonster]

Ok, having depression or any kind of mood disorder fucking sucks. It can make even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming and impossible. But if you’re feeling shitty and you wake up and are able to accomplish any of these things you deserve a fucking medal. I know shit is hard but you’re not alone. Take solace in the little things. Just because they’re small doesn’t mean they’re not important. Little steps are never a bad place to start. 

[papayacats]

[positive-mh-recovery]

[ocdoctopus]

To all the boys and nonbinary people out there who have to deal with periods, I hear you and you're not alone Also know that you don't have to try to be noble about it; it's ok to acknowledge that it sucks

[michelleion]

shout out to people who have intrusive thoughts that morally repulse them

people who cant make Funny Text Posts about em because theyre that awful and horrible

youre all good people. your intrusive thoughts are not you.

[sheisrecovering]

masturbating is a safe and healthy way to explore your own sexuality. it can improve your self esteem, reduce stress, relieve cramps, and it can help you sleep. do not feel shame. masturbating is normal and good for your health.

[cwote]

For whatever you’ve done or whoever you’ve been in your past, you are here now. Forgive yourself for anything and everything. It’s the first step in healing. If you forgive yourself, you will be okay.

[ocdoctopus]

I'm thinking I might have OCD. I have what my therapist called intrusive thoughts that I end up obsessing over. I make patterns with my eyes all the time and I do stuff like counting words out onto my fingers to get them to an even number of letters (10 is the only even number to me). I have thoughts that I know will come true even though I rationally know they won't. Does this sound like ocd?

All of these sound like symptoms of OCD; it seems to me that you could definitely have it if that’s what you feel best explains it

[sheisrecovering]

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