How I overcame my OCD | Julia Cook | TEDxSSE

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  • @ocdandanxiety
    @ocdandanxiety Місяць тому +51

    Thanks for sharing about your experiences. People think OCD is all about washing hands, but what they don't know is that it tends to attack their value system and can make someone question and doubt anything. I appreciate you!

    • @juliacook9895
      @juliacook9895 Місяць тому +1

      Thank you so much! And thank you for all you do 🫶

    • @ademorgiewicz
      @ademorgiewicz Місяць тому +1

      Thank you for commenting here- I love your channel and it has helped me through so much! :)

    • @Nessa.Desire
      @Nessa.Desire 23 дні тому

      Hey Nathan!!❤

  • @missyl1163
    @missyl1163 4 місяці тому +70

    I'm having a hard day with my OCD recovery today, and this helped me feel less alone. Although I don't have contamination OCD, this is still very helpful. Thank you for sharing your experience

    • @juliacook9895
      @juliacook9895 4 місяці тому +6

      Hi! I’m so proud of you, and I’m sending big hugs and strength through the screen!! ❤️❤️❤️ You’ve got this.

    • @missyl1163
      @missyl1163 4 місяці тому +2

      Awh thank you very much!! ❤️

    • @philipholding
      @philipholding 3 місяці тому +1

      Suppose you know ERP is the most widely used therapy in the western world.

    • @Michiel1980
      @Michiel1980 3 місяці тому +2

      You are not alone with OCD. Stay strong, i know how hard it is!

    • @jorgemira
      @jorgemira 2 місяці тому +2

      I have pure OCD, very hard too. You are not alone. I do pray for you now. You'll be healed, believe. Hugs,

  • @RealMaida
    @RealMaida 26 днів тому +5

    Watching this with tears in my eyes, as I know of everything she is talking about

  • @sam-tl9jn
    @sam-tl9jn 21 день тому +3

    When you brought up the hand washing and how your hands get cracked and bleed, I felt so seen. Thank you for sharing your message on OCD as it is one of the hardest things to live with especially contamination OCD.

    • @juliacook9895
      @juliacook9895 6 днів тому

      ❤❤❤ thank you for watching!! Sending love and strength your way

  • @samjrmusic
    @samjrmusic 3 місяці тому +28

    I am currently working hard on my OCD, and agoraphobia, these conditions take over my life on the daily. I developed these conditions during the pandemic, and it's all new to me, but I really enjoyed this video and it is very inspirational, thank you.

    • @juliacook9895
      @juliacook9895 3 місяці тому +4

      Proud of you!! And best of luck. If I can do it, you can too ❤️❤️

    • @samjrmusic
      @samjrmusic 3 місяці тому +3

      @@juliacook9895 Thank you Julia, you are an inspiration.

    • @Sumedha12345
      @Sumedha12345 Місяць тому +2

      You are relatable to my situation , i developed it too during the same pandemic, i don't know what to do

    • @samjrmusic
      @samjrmusic Місяць тому +1

      @@Sumedha12345 i understand, are you seeing a therapist?

    • @kelvinrogers2550
      @kelvinrogers2550 16 днів тому +1

      Same. Developed during pandemic due to long covid. Long hard journey, but fighting and trusting God. Praying for us all.

  • @Jenergyyy
    @Jenergyyy 2 місяці тому +22

    I have OCD and CPTSD. I've just signed up for exposure therapy and will begin in November. Thank you so much for sharing your story. I am really looking forward through going through treatment because living this daily horror story is exhausting

    • @juliacook9895
      @juliacook9895 2 місяці тому +5

      This made me tear up. I am SO excited for the new life you are going to unlock. It will be hard, but incredibly worth it. I am proud of you!! ❤

    • @Jenergyyy
      @Jenergyyy 2 місяці тому +5

      @juliacook9895 thank you sm means a lot 🥹

    • @nealmccoy5727
      @nealmccoy5727 2 місяці тому +5

      I have done ERP for 1 month now and the results have been fantastic. And this is coming from a guy who was literally in a psych ward 1 month ago due to severe, crippling OCD. ERP works and you'll do great!

    • @juliacook9895
      @juliacook9895 2 місяці тому

      @@nealmccoy5727 amazing!!!!

    • @Jenergyyy
      @Jenergyyy 2 місяці тому +1

      @nealmccoy5727 thank you for sharing your story! Incredibly inspiring and proud of you. Although I'm nervous, I'm really hopeful about ERP and helping me overcome these debilitating condition.

  • @valeriefamecirera8549
    @valeriefamecirera8549 2 дні тому

    This is what I need right now.. thank you for sharing😭❤️

  • @nealmccoy5727
    @nealmccoy5727 2 місяці тому +14

    I am doing ERP right now for sensorimotor OCD and it's saving my life. I was in a psych ward a few weeks ago and am already feeling good after just a few ERP sessions.

  • @alizainofficial71
    @alizainofficial71 3 місяці тому +40

    I'm going through severe ocd its like fighting life with every going moment . yeah it's the most terrible thing can happen to a person . Life just feeling useless . But still holding myself Allah will surely give strength and make a way for relief ❤

    • @juliacook9895
      @juliacook9895 3 місяці тому +4

      I hope you can access ERP therapy and get through this tough period. It gets better!!

    • @bowser1252
      @bowser1252 3 місяці тому +4

      God give you strength my brother, he has helped me have a fulfilling life even though I've had OCD since I was 12

    • @alizainofficial71
      @alizainofficial71 2 місяці тому

      @@bowser1252 InsAllah what's treatment you got there or it normals by time!

    • @alizainofficial71
      @alizainofficial71 2 місяці тому +1

      @@juliacook9895 I can do it myself !

    • @AdediranAdemoye
      @AdediranAdemoye 2 місяці тому +5

      So sorry about what you're going through. One thing I can say is, please take it ONE DAY AT A TIME. You are not those thoughts you're having, you're stronger than those obsessions or compulsions, and just one day of focusing on and believing this would be the beginning of your freedom Bro. Don't be scared to share what you're going through with family and friends it really helps. IT WILL SURELY GET BETTER!

  • @InnocentBoyV
    @InnocentBoyV 21 день тому +1

    I cried while watching this. I have ocd from childhood, i am 33 years old now, and still face issues. Although meditation has helped living my life, but i still feel need to take care if this ocd thing. I was wondering if facing fear should not make it worse. But now i get confirmation from this video that facing your crazy thoughts and emotions are the only way, the only way is to muddle through. Thank you ❤

    • @juliacook9895
      @juliacook9895 6 днів тому

      It truly is the only way! But it’s a way that WORKS if you do it with support and professional help 💖 Hoping you are able to access the care you deserve

  • @cowsaysmoo51
    @cowsaysmoo51 3 місяці тому +13

    I don't struggle with contamination themes, but the bit at 2:20 about being scared of your life being "switched off" is so relatable. I'm so scared so often that some kind of catastrophe is on the way, and that any one thing could trigger it. It leads me to being a bit agoraphobic, feeling like I can't go anywhere or do anything because of the fear. It's stressful, but I'm doing my best to manage it. OCD is nothing like what the average person would think.

    • @quirkygirl2847
      @quirkygirl2847 2 місяці тому

      Can you talk to me im kind of feeling same to know if i had ocd or not

  • @chuck9693
    @chuck9693 Місяць тому +4

    I hate how ill-informed the public mostly are about OCD

  • @saumyaranjannayak2101
    @saumyaranjannayak2101 16 днів тому +1

    Thanks for sharing ❤❤

  • @ThisMichaelBrown
    @ThisMichaelBrown 17 днів тому +1

    Inspiring, thanks for sharing!

  • @sahilmulani4148
    @sahilmulani4148 23 дні тому +1

    This one is really cool !!❤

  • @tommieg1887
    @tommieg1887 Місяць тому +1

    Amazing talk! 🌟
    Thank you for sharing 🤍🫶🏻

  • @PhoenixJTF2
    @PhoenixJTF2 2 місяці тому +13

    OCD has brought me to the end of hope, I have no meaning to live at this point and I’m just ready to die

    • @juliacook9895
      @juliacook9895 2 місяці тому +9

      I know firsthand how you feel. Please keep trying to find the help that works for you. Psychiatric medication (Fluvoxamine works best for me, but I found that out through quite some trial and error) combined with ERP therapy truly saved my life. It CAN get better ❤️

    • @kaylaboo7100
      @kaylaboo7100 2 місяці тому +10

      It’s not your time yet. Pray to God, and ask Him- LordJesus show me how to live abundantly. You are giving me breath everyday , to wake up , that means I have purpose . Help me 🕊️✝️ feel and see purpose

    • @sahilkambhampaty1886
      @sahilkambhampaty1886 2 місяці тому +2

      Don’t lose hope. You are strong. Keep going.

    • @ITSG2370
      @ITSG2370 2 місяці тому

      Same😢😢 all the treatments are only failing!! 😭

    • @scutodragon
      @scutodragon Місяць тому +2

      My treatment is failing here too

  • @SarahAnn-w5g
    @SarahAnn-w5g Місяць тому +2

    You are beautiful ❤ keep strong and God bless

  • @chuck9693
    @chuck9693 Місяць тому +3

    I hate how many therapists I’ve been to, that claimed they specialized in OCD but in fact did not.

    • @juliacook9895
      @juliacook9895 28 днів тому

      Oh boy did I have one of those lol 🙊. Super dangerous and makes navigating the already complicated care-finding journey 100x more difficult. That’s why talking about OCD needs to be more normalized, so we can help each other find helpful providers!! ❤

  • @MultiMagnumforce
    @MultiMagnumforce Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for sharing the Fear good luck 👍

  • @1matim
    @1matim Місяць тому +1

    thanks, good video

  • @zoevoracek4406
    @zoevoracek4406 Місяць тому +4

    I have been in ERP therapy for about a year now. However I’m still REALLY struggling . How do I know when I need to go to a hospital to somewhere where I can just be helped ?

    • @sweesiangtan3086
      @sweesiangtan3086 Місяць тому +2

      Have you tried medication together with your ERP?

  • @maviviannerosales
    @maviviannerosales 17 днів тому +2

    pls pray for me my mental health thank u Godbless❤

  • @Matthew-e2c
    @Matthew-e2c 2 місяці тому +7

    I have severe OCD this doesn't really resonate much with me very light on details. Even if I do not indulge in a bunch of compulsions it's not like I am magically cured. I get it even if she did not indulge in several compulsions I get it that's very hard but then how did she magically live the rest of her life with no OCD that makes no sense.

  • @user-Rezamd1
    @user-Rezamd1 Місяць тому +2

    I am surprised you only had OCD I have even cancer and many other things. 😊 few minutes ago I am listened integrated now I am listening to find the reason Badminton service dew to less processed specially cut wing to set next, the reason next station has couple smash ready before 2nd serve from serial one . 😊

  • @Nessa.Desire
    @Nessa.Desire 23 дні тому

    I have OCD Scrupulosity

  • @FaisalMohammed-ex3uh
    @FaisalMohammed-ex3uh 2 місяці тому +4

    Thank you ma'am ❤. God bless you 😂.All is right .Please! Pray for me ma'am.

  • @agotakolman7418
    @agotakolman7418 2 місяці тому +2

    ❤🙏👏

  • @anonymousviewer328
    @anonymousviewer328 3 місяці тому +17

    I’m sorry but overcoming OCD is not possible. I’ve lived with it for 28 years. I will have years of life not run by OCD… (in which I’ve thought I’ve overcome it) to be followed by years of my life that are run by OCD. It doesn’t just go away. If you get into a negative headspace it will creep back up. It always does. I’m sure this young woman will know this to be true as well at some point. I’m glad she’s on a positive upswing right now though 😊 life is great when you aren’t paralyzed by OCD.

    • @holdingspace.4829
      @holdingspace.4829 3 місяці тому +3

      💔😭

    • @nialllynch8217
      @nialllynch8217 3 місяці тому +21

      Sorry to hear that but it is possible and believe me I've been through it all. Read Claire weekes book hope and help for your nerves. Believe me, I have been the exact same as you, but if you learn what she has taught, you will fully recover

    • @anonymousviewer328
      @anonymousviewer328 3 місяці тому +5

      @@nialllynch8217 I will read the book. Thank you.

    • @anonymousviewer328
      @anonymousviewer328 3 місяці тому

      @@nialllynch8217 how long have you gone now without an OCD attack?

    • @justmel3303
      @justmel3303 3 місяці тому

      Where you doing compulsions ?

  • @samhughes1269
    @samhughes1269 Місяць тому

    this is bs, iykyk.....