This is OCD

OCD is constantly seen as a cutesy/silly disorder or just another slang term. The few times that OCD is even portrayed in the media, it's usually inaccurate or glossed over as being a quirk. But all of those outlooks don't demonstrate what it means to actually have OCD; this blog does.

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[thisisocd]

My goal from the start of this blog was to help people with OCD feel less alone. Social media and mental health activism have really changed since 2016 (meaning since I began this blog)... and it's gotten to the point where it's rather performative and detached from building relationships and a community. So, a Discord community feels like the best next step.

So, to my followers, my family: If you are 18 years old or older, I have a discord server that I've created for those of us with OCD who want to socialize and chill WITHOUT making the topic of OCD the focus. I'm trying to get the following activities up and running:

Crafting circle

Writers circle

Movie nights

Book club

Co-op gaming sessions

Body-doubling for studying/working

ALSO: if you're interested in helping to run this discord, please send me a DM on the app (where I'm most active now): ElsaTheCow#1383

Questions? Comments? Concerns? Let me know. Here's the link: https://discord.gg/64Wjfakm2y

Remember: Life is tough, AND you are tougher.

[thisisocd]

Check out the Adulting with OCD community on Discord - hang out with 98 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

[thisisocd]

My goal from the start of this blog was to help people with OCD feel less alone. Social media and mental health activism have really changed since 2016 (meaning since I began this blog)... and it's gotten to the point where it's rather performative and detached from building relationships and a community. So, a Discord community feels like the best next step.

So, to my followers, my family: If you are 18 years old or older, I have a discord server that I've created for those of us with OCD who want to socialize and chill WITHOUT making the topic of OCD the focus. I'm trying to get the following activities up and running:

Crafting circle

Writers circle

Movie nights

Book club

Co-op gaming sessions

Body-doubling for studying/working

ALSO: if you're interested in helping to run this discord, please send me a DM on the app (where I'm most active now): ElsaTheCow#1383

Questions? Comments? Concerns? Let me know. Here's the link: https://discord.gg/64Wjfakm2y

Remember: Life is tough, AND you are tougher.

[thisisocd]

Therapist: So, how's the past week been?

Me:

[thisisocd]

That moment when you realize that you've spent the last 30 minutes obsessing over whether or not to open a text and then you realize

[akindplace]

Crazyheadcomics

[positivity-rocks]

I hope July is kind to you. And I hope that this July, you are kind to yourself.

[thisisocd]

SUDs Check-in!

In this mindful moment, what level is your anxiety at right now?

0 || nonexistent

1-3 || not very noticeable

4-5 || somewhat bothersome

6-7 || pretty rough but not completely overwhelming

8-9 || literally panicking as I click on this

10 || I feel like the world is ending

Voting ended onJul 4, 2023

What are SUDs?

SUDs stands for Subjective Units of Distress. It's the fanciest way possible of saying "Rate your emotional pain". Some people use a scale of 0-100 (yes, really), but I prefer 0-10 when I work with students. I think that, otherwise, it gets way too overwhelming!

Note: if you clicked on option 10, you might want to check out my crisis tips.

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[thisisocd]

It's my 8 year anniversary on Tumblr 🥳

Thank you to everyone who has been here and along for the ride. Grateful for you all 🥹💕

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[thisisocd]

The 3rd Annual Faith & OCD Conference was specifically created to address the needs of a diverse community — spanning all faiths, ethnicities, and backgrounds. We’ll provide education about effective treatment and ways to support those in the faith community living with OCD. Join the IOCDF at this online conference for collaborative conversations between faith leaders, mental health providers, and the OCD community! CE credits are also available for mental health professionals. More information is available HERE!

[fixedyourmeme]

[chibird]

It’s so important to keep a healthy body and mind! 💛 It’s not worth it to continuously sacrifice your health for productivity.

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[bendyworksatstarbucks]

*sips tea* Let this spread all over Tumblr.

[irisflowerarts-deactivated20260]

Please Reblog…

[peacefulr4in]

Reblog it–

[the-autobots]

Reblog this right now

[noah-of-the-dragons]

Where’s the signal boost multipliers?!

[tiryomasu]

Reblogging because its important

[unactivebirchtree]

reblogggggg

[arcadialedger]

Reblog, always. An important lesson I have been on both sides of first hand ♥️.

[sulfuranimations]

I’ve reblogged this before but, eh, doesn’t hurt to do it again. Happy new year btw. 🥂

[thatonepurpleshape]

Learning both sides of the story is a good lesson. REBLOG THIS-

[web-the-toastfox]

Rebloged

[im-just-the-askages-deactivated]

Yes it is, Not only that but you could cause a massive breakdown for the whole of the internet.

[cyanbeats]

pretty much

[avatarkasia-art]

Since I’m back on tumblr I thought I’d repost my old comic from 2018. A lot of things have changed since then and sometimes a dried out ‘never give up’ doesn’t quite hit anymore. But even when burnout sometimes feels less heavy, this brings back some hope. 

[thisisocd]

This is meaningful to me, especially because I can’t do some of the same types of art I used to love--partially due to perfectionism, partially due to my chronic pain that has impacted my hands/fingers/wrists and grip strength.

It’s okay to take a break from something if it no longer brings you joy. It’s also okay to come back to something and work back up to the ability level you once were at.

Our journeys are not always linear, and that’s okay.