I too have suffered from OCD since I was a teenager. It hit me out of the blue. That was over 45 years ago. I thought that something bad would happen to my family if I didn't do these rituals. I would have to pray a certain prayer over and over. It has taken many different themes over the years. Contamination, counting, checking and so on. I sort of lived a very happy life and learned to not care if I had to do the things. Four years ago, everything changed when I started having panic attacks and anxiety. It wasn't until then that I found out that OCD is anxiety. I fight daily with intrusive thoughts. They scare me. I would not wish this on anyone. Thanks for the videos, they help so much.
@@CrisC99 hey. well I have made progress. I am actually happy about that. But there is still some obstacles and it is hard. Sometimes I feel like I have done enough to live normally. but that's not true.. But it's hard to go further. Thanks for checking up on me :)
@@humbertorangel19881 Hey dear sir, well there has been progress in some areas, and not in others. I would say I am doing better. But I am still holding on to a desire for certainty and things "the right way", it is hard to let go, and accept the feelings that bother me if I don't do the rituals. But for certain things I don't feel the need to go the compulsions or I decreased them quite substantially. I know I will have to come to full acceptance, but I keep postponing... TL;DR I have made progress that easy my life quite a bit, but there are still challenges that I don't feel ready to face. How about you, what'sup ?
I'm feeling positive. I can overcome this as they are just thoughts and if they hang on, they can as it's mind's one of all properties. I need to ignore as they are thoughts and haven't any real proof that horrify me.
Thank you for sharing your story and talking about this important topic. I deal with OCD too and it has been the main drive for me getting my psychology degree so I can help others with OCD. Thank you for all that you do!
I appreciate you so much! Our stories are so similar it feels great to know we aren’t alone. Thank you for your story, Great job for your hard work, it’s not easy at all. The fact you got healthy enough to help others like myself with extreme O.c.d is beyond a blessing. Anyone reading this struggling from this disorder know you’re not alone! I’ve been there, keep on going don’t give into it and give up. You HAVE the strength. 💞✝️
yooooo man i learned so much from your video , you make me realized i have ocd(masturbation and constantly chekcing if my grandma is still alive ) i want to be like you who get recovered from ocd, you are my mentor
Mine is so bad that I even have bad thoughts while watching this but I will do what he tells me to to face my fears I can’t afford to lose my life to this I have a family to take care of!
@@jhenfresh God is greater than our heart. He knows our formation, remembering that we are mere dust. As long as you hate those thoughts, you are a vessel agreeable to him.
Thank you so much for this video, I have been suffering with ocd intrusive thinking for over three years and your videos have helped me to understand what is going on with my brain, I have been looking for a therapist that specializes in ocd because regular therapy has not worked for me. How can I become one of your clients to get treatment and finally become at peace with these thoughts??
I'm from india . 4-5 years ago i had many compulsions actions but i gkot rid of them . I'm now in situation that i'm laughing on them now . But nw i have lot okf thoughts
Hey, I'm running a FREE live workshop this month! Inside my brand new 3-Part LIVE Workshop called ‘Finding Freedom’ you’ll learn the strategies you need to take back control and start living life on your terms. Limited seats are available! Click here to sign up: www.restoredminds.com/free-workshop-2021
Is so hard for me sometime. By a while I have the thought that I dont want to escape the intrusive thoughts, that something bad will happend to me, a thought like I dont want to be good😐My intrusive thoughts in generaly are about myself, the way I think and act. When i feel a reliefe or peace and calm i come with the thought that I want to feel again bad or anxious. Is like I m fighting with myself. Does anyone ever had these thoughts?
Hey Matt I’ve been struggling with anxiety ocd for a while now. I’ve been struggling with the thought that even if I take steps toward recovery that this will still be a lifelong illness and how much could it really get better. This thought consumes me because everywhere I look it says ocd anxiety disorders never go away. In your experience do the thoughts/anxiety fade away over time throughout recovery? Or is this something I will have to accept for the rest of my life 😟. I appreciate the information you provide 😀
Don't search for information or read about that, it enhances your obsession. Anyway, they say you can't recover from ocd because they are psychiatrists...and they don't know that some mental deseases can be healed through psychotherapy or different techniques, as mindfulness. Don't listen to them. Practice what is explained on this channel.
Hello, I am struggling with ocd and i have one question for you. Behind my yard there is a tin from beer that i got obsessed that i need to take it and throw it away to rubish bin. Of course as a person with ocd i started to fight with this thought.... I am sure you know what i did. For example i have started to ruminate about this, i have told myself that i dont need to to this. I have started to judge my thought. And here i am.. of course it has become even worse. And i ask you for advice. What should i do? Leave this tin till end of my days and dont care what will happen with this. Because now i have urge to throw this away or should i just throw this to rubbish bin, but i am scared that if i do this i will close the loop. You know feel relief and then my brain will send me more of this kind obsessions for react, control this thought and then release dopamine... that how to close the loop. So here i am with my ocd and ask u for advice. What should i do?
I suggest u see a therapist who offers erp as treatment. U will be told to face ur fears and avoid doing compulsions. A good therapist will recognize ur source of obsessions and also recognize the compulsions u do. Eventually ocd will go down .Hope that helps consult a good therapist who offers erp.
I'm suffering from severe religious OCD , my question is to the people who recovered from OCD , can we fully recover from OCD or partially??please answer
![Lp. Сердце Вселенной #60 РОЖДЕНИЕ ЛОЛОЛОШКИ [Финал] • Майнкрафт](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/YoR0pAV9FVQ/mqdefault.jpg)
Amen praise GOD! What's impossible with man is possible with GOD!!
I too have suffered from OCD since I was a teenager. It hit me out of the blue. That was over 45 years ago. I thought that something bad would happen to my family if I didn't do these rituals. I would have to pray a certain prayer over and over. It has taken many different themes over the years. Contamination, counting, checking and so on. I sort of lived a very happy life and learned to not care if I had to do the things. Four years ago, everything changed when I started having panic attacks and anxiety. It wasn't until then that I found out that OCD is anxiety. I fight daily with intrusive thoughts. They scare me. I would not wish this on anyone. Thanks for the videos, they help so much.
Darla Gosnell it’s the opposite for me anxiety and panic attacks hit me before the ocd did
This is very inspirational! I am currently dealing with suicidal obsessions, and it feels so damn impossible to overcome, but I know I will one day.
Keep fighting....
Of course you will!❤️ Hang in there because those are just what I like to call artificial thoughts.
Fight it warrior
How are you now my brother
this was a great segment Matt, your stuff helps me and my harm/responsibility OCD
Praise the Lord ! I also have similar issues. And facing my fears with ERP atm. Its very hard indeed. Please pray for me
How is it going? Are you better?
@@CrisC99 hey.
well I have made progress. I am actually happy about that. But there is still some obstacles and it is hard. Sometimes I feel like I have done enough to live normally. but that's not true.. But it's hard to go further.
Thanks for checking up on me :)
La Lumière Huguenote how are you doing ? Do you feel any better ?
@@humbertorangel19881 Hey dear sir, well there has been progress in some areas, and not in others. I would say I am doing better. But I am still holding on to a desire for certainty and things "the right way", it is hard to let go, and accept the feelings that bother me if I don't do the rituals. But for certain things I don't feel the need to go the compulsions or I decreased them quite substantially.
I know I will have to come to full acceptance, but I keep postponing...
TL;DR I have made progress that easy my life quite a bit, but there are still challenges that I don't feel ready to face.
How about you, what'sup ?
@@lalumierehuguenote How are you now?
I'm feeling positive. I can overcome this as they are just thoughts and if they hang on, they can as it's mind's one of all properties. I need to ignore as they are thoughts and haven't any real proof that horrify me.
He is right the answer is to face your fears! Be brave you will recover 💗
Thank you for sharing your story and talking about this important topic. I deal with OCD too and it has been the main drive for me getting my psychology degree so I can help others with OCD. Thank you for all that you do!
Nikki same, this is why I think that everything happens for a reason, and I want to help others who struggle with ocd.
You’re such a great inspiration for the ocd community
Matt…what a good, decent guy you are. I’m so happy for you. God is definitely using you for his purposes. ❤
I appreciate you so much! Our stories are so similar it feels great to know we aren’t alone. Thank you for your story, Great job for your hard work, it’s not easy at all. The fact you got healthy enough to help others like myself with extreme O.c.d is beyond a blessing. Anyone reading this struggling from this disorder know you’re not alone! I’ve been there, keep on going don’t give into it and give up. You HAVE the strength. 💞✝️
Thank you very much! You are spot on!
yooooo man i learned so much from your video , you make me realized i have ocd(masturbation and constantly chekcing if my grandma is still alive ) i want to be like you who get recovered from ocd, you are my mentor
Some times I have trouble being aware of which one is a intrusive thought, or if I am just engaging in it
Mine is so bad that I even have bad thoughts while watching this but I will do what he tells me to to face my fears I can’t afford to lose my life to this I have a family to take care of!
You are an Inspiration thank you! I have been going to therapy and watching your videos and Mark Freeman's have given me hope and strength
That was an inspiring video, thank you. I'm doing ERP, having a relapse period at the moment so your words helped pick me up. 💪
You give me some kind of hope that ocd will cured...love from india...
Thank you... helps me understand what my loved one is going through
Just watched! I too have Scrupulous OCD. Thank you for sharing and loved how you explained it.
Great vid. Thank you. I have been watching your videos. I've been learning a lot.
Glad you overcame brother. God Bless 💪
Thanks 😭😭 I’m tired. But thanks to know there is hope. God bless you. I hate this fallen world
I feel pain too my friend 🙏❤️
Hey Jhen, what's your OCD type?
@@akiinstone4666 intrusive thoughts.
@@jhenfresh God is greater than our heart. He knows our formation, remembering that we are mere dust. As long as you hate those thoughts, you are a vessel agreeable to him.
I'm suffering from scrupulosity
OCD. It's hard to deal i hope i can recover from this situation.
Thank you Matt for sharing your story and for the motivation😍! You are really brave. I am working on my recovery as well.. Cheers!🏄♀️😍❤️
Wonderful video. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for this video, I have been suffering with ocd intrusive thinking for over three years and your videos have helped me to understand what is going on with my brain, I have been looking for a therapist that specializes in ocd because regular therapy has not worked for me. How can I become one of your clients to get treatment and finally become at peace with these thoughts??
Amazing! Thanks for sharing. This was very encouraging
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you veryyyyyy much
You are the hero, AMAZING!
Thanks.. You're a big help 👍🏻
Nice video bro.God bless you.
Thank you for your videos!
THANK YOU!
You're welcome!
Thanks for explanation
I'm from india . 4-5 years ago i had many compulsions actions but i gkot rid of them . I'm now in situation that i'm laughing on them now . But nw i have lot okf thoughts
Thank you for the video
You're really cool, thank you
Good is good!
Hey, I'm running a FREE live workshop this month! Inside my brand new 3-Part LIVE Workshop called ‘Finding Freedom’ you’ll learn the strategies you need to take back control and start living life on your terms.
Limited seats are available! Click here to sign up: www.restoredminds.com/free-workshop-2021
Can you please do a video covering POCD.
Hi Sharon. Please visit this link: ua-cam.com/video/F048DNVMMJI/v-deo.html
Thank you so much... ☺💝
You're welcome 😊
Is so hard for me sometime. By a while I have the thought that I dont want to escape the intrusive thoughts, that something bad will happend to me, a thought like I dont want to be good😐My intrusive thoughts in generaly are about myself, the way I think and act. When i feel a reliefe or peace and calm i come with the thought that I want to feel again bad or anxious. Is like I m fighting with myself. Does anyone ever had these thoughts?
Hey Matt I’ve been struggling with anxiety ocd for a while now. I’ve been struggling with the thought that even if I take steps toward recovery that this will still be a lifelong illness and how much could it really get better. This thought consumes me because everywhere I look it says ocd anxiety disorders never go away. In your experience do the thoughts/anxiety fade away over time throughout recovery? Or is this something I will have to accept for the rest of my life 😟. I appreciate the information you provide 😀
Don't search for information or read about that, it enhances your obsession. Anyway, they say you can't recover from ocd because they are psychiatrists...and they don't know that some mental deseases can be healed through psychotherapy or different techniques, as mindfulness. Don't listen to them. Practice what is explained on this channel.
Im having the exact same fears, Did your anxiety/ocd get better?
What are some of the best medications that worked for you for your OCD
I often do rationalise or ruminate with my thoughts... What should I do then? Should I just observe them or what
Hello, I am struggling with ocd and i have one question for you. Behind my yard there is a tin from beer that i got obsessed that i need to take it and throw it away to rubish bin. Of course as a person with ocd i started to fight with this thought....
I am sure you know what i did. For example i have started to ruminate about this, i have told myself that i dont need to to this. I have started to judge my thought. And here i am.. of course it has become even worse. And i ask you for advice. What should i do? Leave this tin till end of my days and dont care what will happen with this. Because now i have urge to throw this away or should i just throw this to rubbish bin, but i am scared that if i do this i will close the loop. You know feel relief and then my brain will send me more of this kind obsessions for react, control this thought and then release dopamine... that how to close the loop. So here i am with my ocd and ask u for advice. What should i do?
I suggest u see a therapist who offers erp as treatment. U will be told to face ur fears and avoid doing compulsions. A good therapist will recognize ur source of obsessions and also recognize the compulsions u do. Eventually ocd will go down .Hope that helps consult a good therapist who offers erp.
What was your thought?
I do not think you recovery completely brother :D
I'm suffering from severe religious OCD , my question is to the people who recovered from OCD , can we fully recover from OCD or partially??please answer
It can fully recover
@@zainvpcreation1821 thanks :)
@@zainvpcreation1821 thanks for giving me hope. It robs me off my peace almost everyday 😭. I’m tired.....
Hi .....have you seen someone who has left his exams empty due to OCD...my means that is there anyone who have OCD about his studies
Hi! Where can I find you?