How I Cured/Controlled my OCD

Currently continuing my attempt at improving my health after more than a decade of dealing with an eating disorder and severe OCD. You can follow me on instagram to keep up if you so wish :)
@emily_alice.s
Disclaimer: These are methods which worked for me. It is possible they can work for you too, but I would always recommend seeing a GP and a specialist to determine the best course of action for you on an individual basis. We are all different and things which work for some of us won't necessarily work for others. This video is meant more for motivational purposes than anything else. I hope it sends a message that no matter how much you're currently suffering, there is always hope for recovery.
I say 'cure' a lot in this video, and I suppose what I mean is 'completely under contro'l. My OCD no longer affects my life, I no longer have to listen to the impulses it gives me and it rarely gives me these anymore, if at all.
Remember that I am speaking from experience and am not a medical professional.

[@Fayzer03]

There are many people who think OCD is just about perfection and being very clean. They don't know what we go through in our minds.

[@theperson3291]

Yep, I feel like i just wanna delete my nose, neck, eyes and elbow. I gt rlly comfy on a couch or somewhere and the urge strikes again. Once i mess up the comfort THAT SHIT ENDS!!

[@yeahright6021]

@@theperson3291 heard that 😔

[@bevinchapman6242]

Ocd is a horrible life draining, devistating monster of a mental illness. It controls everything you do and think. People need to be more understanding and open minded about metal illnesses. Especially OCD.

[@khamissalumussi4611]

😢😥 i feel like im going to die soon because of this OCD ,if someone dont have ocd its better to don't try even to thinks about it and how it happens

[@Elle-hx8ji]

@@khamissalumussi4611how are you now?

[@auDipquid]

Never take this video down and never delete this account. You don't know how much good you've done here.

[@jordancookie7864]

Most Effective thing for me was what Mark Freeman said, "Fight Compulsions not Obsessions."

[@jamespettersson9655]

Mark Freeman is awesome so is Shannon shy on Facebook

[@Love-kk5hz]

Y .not obsession s

[@jordancookie7864]

@@Love-kk5hz by fighting compulsions you will stop the cycle of obsession and then compulsion. When you do compulsions obsessions become more frequent and fighting obsessions will cause them to happen more often because your brain perceives them as a threat and sends you the obsession more. At least that’s my understanding of it.

[@itzamia]

@@jordancookie7864 Your comment actually helps put the disorder into perspective. The obsession keeps happening because your brain keeps perceiving the thought as a threat and then you obsess more on it. It's quite the viscous cycle.

[@827gkr9]

I have ocd and my doctor told not to fall for the thoughts. My thoughts and my compulsions are somewhat similar to yours. I am on the path to recovery and this video motivated me to keep going. As you told, hope was the only thing that kept me going while I was suffering from it. Anyone who has OCD and reading this comment should remember that this is completely curable and you have to be optimistic that you will get through this.

[@anaszakirkevinism]

Lets beat it

[@VeganowledgeJJ]

Thank you

[@bevinchapman6242]

There are different types of ocd. It is not ever curable. It is only managible. I'm in my 40's and tried Alot of different ways to help my ocd And not one has cured me. It can only be managed not cured.

[@davidboyle1193]

It's easy for the doctor to sat thst ,he hasn't got it

[@ronishshrestha7111]

​@@bevinchapman6242agree

[@kylemcgrath5796]

My OCD is like a Government. My mind has to approve of something and then it becomes a law that lasts for a long time. So I have to not follow the rules and break my minds laws.

[@gbh101]

I have the same thing, and somehow it makes me laugh because it's funny the way you described my OCD.

[@RosieBrownie]

That's.... this is literally the best description of OCD I've ever heard in my life. It's *EXACTLY* how my mind works and has always worked since I was very little! 😮👌

[@TTInfiniteGaming]

mine was more like a bully but I can see where you are coming from

[@cristiancastillo9976]

I heard this from one of my favorite motivational speaker "PAIN IS TEMPORARY IT MIGHT LAST FOR A MINUTE AN HOUR OR A DAY OR EVEN A YEAR BUT EVENTUALLY IT WILL SUBSIDE" SOMETHING GREATER WILL TAKE ITS PLACE IF I QUIT HOW EVER I WILL NEVER WIN

[@PerryBattles]

Cristian Castillo Heard that one before on ZasneMotivation

[@tanmaypatel378]

It's gotta be Mateusz M

[@patrickking9600]

My OCD success story: After 10 months of a catastrophic onset of OCD and anxiety when I was 12 years old, and praying to God every day for relief, He finally gave me the answer. I got out of bed one morning and of course felt the fear that if I didn’t get both feet on the floor just right, at the same time, then something horrible would happen to me. Or to my family. This is just one of dozens of fears and rituals I had. But this time when I felt the anxiety about doing or not doing the ritual, I got an idea: _I’ll just jump in the shower and maybe I can forget about it for a few minutes._ I remember trying not to think about it in the shower, and failing, but when I got back to my room another idea hit me: _I can just do it later, right after school or something._ I had given myself an out, just a small one. And suddenly my anxiety wasn’t as strong! Halfway through my school day, sure enough, it dawned on me that I had genuinely forgotten about my unaccomplished morning ritual. My first big win! I realized that it was possible to not think about something for a minute, an hour, a month, etc.. The next few days were miraculous. I just stepped away from every single ritual when I was tempted to give in. I remember just physically moving myself to my various siblings bedrooms in order to distract my own unwanted thoughts. And then later I’d think back and remind myself that even though I hadn’t done the rituals, nothing bad actually happened to me or my family. It wasn’t until years later I learned that I’d actually had a condition called OCD. My earthly father and my heavenly Father had taken me by the hands and walked me out of that world of mental anguish. Be strong. Big love.

[@right..5651]

AMEN my brother in CHRIST ❤️ 🙏

[@VeganowledgeJJ]

Thank you for sharing

[@nishchal_yt7750]

I beleive in christ ❤️ Also i am a hindu ❤️

[@raven91145]

Amen 🙏🏾

[@coriemmett1363]

Jesus is king!

[@FireXConor]

I just got over my OCD too, it was sooo bad. I would get stuck in the bathroom, because I was busy washing my hands, or cleaning myself after I used the restroom. It was a nightmare, I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. But eventually, it just evolved into incredibly ridiculous things, like the thought that my left hand was out of control, and touching dirty things, even though I NEVER did anything! Finally, I decided enough was ENOUGH, and I just told myself this in my head: “I did nothing bad, it’s all just a trick. I can’t live like this forever, once I’m out of the restroom, I’m clean. No buts. No discussion. And I’m CERTAINLY in control of my own body! All this obsessing over cleaning is just not worth it, it’s better to kiss it goodbye.” And finally, it’s over. Everything is so much clearer now and I feel great!

[@xierstel5297]

This video gives me a lot of hope for the future. I'll be the first one to admit that I have it better off than a vast majority of people who suffer from OCD/Pure-O OCD. I have the great privilege of being able to go months at a time without intrusive thoughts and minimal desire to do compulsions. But when it hits, it hits really fucking hard. 24/7 obsessive thinking with constant anxiety, lasting anywhere from weeks to a few months. Currently going through one of those rough periods, but stories like yours help make me more optimistic. Thanks for sharing.

[@crossing.the.cosmos84]

Xierstel I have pure O but its not at an extreme level and I don't have any repetitions thank god

[@animedakid8096]

Same here I have periscopes every so rarely and when it hit it hits lol please share some of your advice with me I’m currently going through what I call a episode rn

[@BreaunaM]

I am the same as you in regards to OCD. I can go months and be fine and then days of OCD really bad. I know it's been four years since you wrote this, I hope you are better, and I hope I can get better too.

[@tatzja8074]

I know some of the comments are years old, but figured I’d chime in anyway since I know how awful these flare ups can be. If you have OCD that waxes and wanes look into to PANDAS. For the most part they say this only happens with children but I believe it happens to adults too; we’re just better at hiding it. Anyway, the theory is strep infection in the body can cause flares. My son and I both have been struggling with this almost ten years now. I heard about PANDAS a couple months ago and asked my pediatrician about it. He said one thing we could try the next time my son has a flare is just Rx a round of penicillin and if it helps it’s probably PANDAS. Well, last month Covid went through our house. We all came through just fine but a couple weeks later my son told me his OCD was ramping up. A few days later he developed a sore throat and sure enough it was strep (probably a secondary infection following the immune response to Covid). But, apparently you don’t always get the sore throat with strep infection and it can just be underlying in your body. Occasionally the strep can ramp up and the immune response kicks in and then you have an “OCD” flare. We’re just starting to learn about PANDAS but we’re hopeful as there are many things we can do to prevent these flares when we know what’s causing them (immune boosting supplements, probiotics of good strep strains that keep the bad strains in check, prophylactic penicillin and I’m even thinking of tonsillectomy). Wishing you all peace...

[@yeahright6021]

@@BreaunaM I know it’s almost been a year but I hope you’re better and I hope I can get better too 🙏

[@aneesh2k71]

Mam, You saved my life . i have downloaded your video and i watch it whenever ocd goes out of control. It gives me lot of strength if like you can do so can i . i started using your method i dont feed the ocd thought whenever it comes , i just i ignore by saying a sentence( its ocd dont think )in fast and it goes away. i am now having weeks without ocd . thanks again

[@emilyalice8720]

Bless you

[@Kelberi]

I had OCD as a child, I grew out of it when my parents divorce and I ran away from home. OCD has no place to stick when you live like shit.

[@nikolaikostov3964]

Z you didn’t have OCD

[@ShivamMishra-tj4yb]

thank u for sharing your method

[@IreshDissanayakaM]

I'm really happy for you!

[@rufylopez4377]

you are right in the spot with everything , I've been dealing with ocd all my life and I can say you will live up to 100 if you put your faith in God.

[@TacosYBurritos8P]

No, not everyone believes in a god and even doing so does not help everyone.

[@helperboy5020]

this was very refreshing . ive been having ocd for 25 yrs plus. I guess i never pushed through, and hav lost so so much in life. i take meds, and that doc is the only support i have, and i only talk with him briefly......... so this video is very much hope providing. Thx lady.

[@victoriaosenni9295]

Thank you for being brave enough to share this. It’s so hard to explain these thoughts and put them into the right words. You did a beautiful job and really helped me feel like I’m not alone and I’m not crazy ❤️

[@typhonmimic4122]

My life was getting hell day by day.After watching this I regain the interest of living.Thank you.

[@Wra8h]

Sending you love. Hope you're better now.

[@gloria4097]

Hope your OCD is gone or less powerful now. I will pray for you and all others who suffer from OCD.

[@chelseashankland4433]

This video is amazing. I know it was posted a couple of years ago, but this is a perfect description of OCD and has given me some strength to try and start again and not give up.. thank you

[@zacharykotzenberg3638]

Thank you, it’s so much easier to listen to someone that knows and has explained this, thank you

[@mountofvenus1598]

I just have to say that I've watched your videos for years and when I saw you talking about your OCD... I've literally never heard someone explain my own life so well. You are one of the first people to word out the feelings I've been dealing with myself for so long and I commend you and I'm so proud of your progress. I have lived my entire life with OCD that manifests itself in new ways everyday but it no longer controls my life. Thank you so much for your honesty and bravery 💕💙💜🦋

[@jimmycordova4245]

Great video! I've been struggling with horrible OCD and intrusive thoughts for years and hearing your story has helped give me hope that I will overcome this someday. Thank you

[@andrewsommer5985]

Thank you so much for this. A glimmer of hope is sometimes the main thing we need. I agree 100% with the fact that communication is key to recovery. If you’re not talking to someone then you start talking to yourself, and we all know how uncomfortable that can be. Stay strong and hopeful everyone

[@El.turno_de_turner88]

Thank you so much for doing this video, it’s such a relief knowing there are other people in this world with this, I used to think I had some kind of bad luck or that I was the only one dealing with this, but again, thank you so much I’m now treating my ocd

[@deckearns]

I have done what you have done. I did it years ago. Counting, blinking, swallowing, buttoning my clothes, light switches.... The works. I still have some ticks and I notice them but I dismiss then instantly. Only those close to me might now notice (I still blow on my hands, but it's literally barely noticeable). Getting to this stage wasn't easy but it's very possible. You just have to NOT do what's in your head and see what happens... Nothing will happen! Eventually, I promise, it will reduce. Start small, grow more each day, it will work. Thank you for your post. I honestly thought I might have been the only person to 'discover' this method of self healing but now reading here there are many who have done the same. For me it was desperation that started me to take control. Stay strong to those who are suffering, you can do this. ❤️

[@Svksams]

Thanks for sharing and giving people hope that there is a cure. That’s very important to those who feel there is no way out of ocd.

[@millennialmomma846]

Thank you so much for posting this video. I know it’s old but I’ve REALLY been struggling and I’m great full to hear success stories to keep me going.

[@Jess-mq2yi]

Thank you for supporting me and other people who have OCD i have been struggling for 5 years with OCD and some days i find it a living hell. Thank you so much for this video and most videos i see they say there is no cure and when all you need is hope

[@parajay2875]

Bless you. I've been through this and you are an inspiration to others that have been through OCD everyday of their lives and have been to the bottom and are now seeing the ladder to climb out

[@Chryslerx88]

Watching this was SO helpful for me and I feel like I just got a boost of hope. Thank you so so much for making this

[@molly4464]

Oh my god I resonated when you said it was harder to recover from than the eating disorder, I FEEL this in my SOUL 💖💖 Hope you're well

[@iv7796]

This video has been extremely helpful! Thanks for talking about this.

[@joserios7581]

I have to tell you that this is the most inspirational video on OCD that I've seen as of date! I haven't officially been diagnosed by an OCD psychiatrist or anything like that but I know that I have OCD. I recently was released from being incarcerated about almost a month ago, and now that I'm out I intend to seek professional help from an ocd therapist. While incarcerated I was told that I have severe anxiety and "symptoms" of OCD...but they're crazy cuz I know that I have OCD. A while back, I spent 2 and a half years in solitary confinement ( the hole) and that just made things so much worse!! Listening to your words on your video really connected to me cuz I could see it in your face how REAL ocd affected you...and your facial expressions are similar to ones I have....believe me i know what you're feeling and felt. Everything that you "couldn't" explain, haha, I understood 100% throughout your video. I hope you're doing well and are strong with your recovery and maintaining. GOD bless. Also, is there any OCD self help group chatlines on line or anything that you know of?? Thank you.

[@cruiseh2673]

Thank you so much for this video, it has given me some hope that I doubt I could have found elsewhere. Congratulations on your journey, and I hope it helps me with my own. Thank you.

[@jmas2593]

You are beautiful, I really admire your vibe and your mental toughness. There's something special about people who recover from OCD and I really respect you for that.

[@munyanyo21x]

Thank you for saving my life. I’m still struggling but your video gave me hope! 🙏

[@itssunni779]

Thank you for making this video. My OCD is actually exactly like this, I also have to get up several hours before doing anything because of this literal exact same thought I have. I didn't know anyone else even had it this bad, but seeing how you have overcome this has really inspired me to keep trying, thank you so much!

[@urbannoner1327]

thank you SO MUCH...... i can't even explain how similar problem i have..... i mean the doorways and buttons all of this is the same for me....... and to see someone recover from this is so motivating and inspiring so i just want to thank you

[@timmarrell5364]

Thanks for making this video! Everyone's OCD seems to be very unique; thus, I can't relate to your particular type of OCD. However, the fact that you are well now, after having such severe OCD, gives me hope. Keep making videos!

[@kela4480]

You gave me hope. Thank you!! I'm suffering from weird intrusive thoughts that keeps recurring,which is really tiring

[@galaxy6plus58]

Please watch videos by katie d'ath on you tube. It will help you sooooo much. Please watch it.

[@JamilahFPryce]

I just liked this video. Emily I really am grateful that there are people like you in the world that actually have advice that you've lived through and solved yourself. I will definitely try out your advice and see how it may work in my favor. I've been suffering from OCD for at-least 10 years. And I think your message really spoke to me. Thank you so much. Keep the positivity going. :)

[@lavishkhatwanimankani977]

Thank you so much for uploading this video, really motivates me to carry on fighting my OCD.

[@lavishgupta101]

VERY VERY NICE EXPLANATION ALTHOUGH IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO EXPLAIN ABOUT WHAT'S HAPPENING IN MIND DURING O.C.D. BUT YOU EXPLAINED VERY NICELY. I REALLY APPRECIATE IT

[@tthecoolguy9047]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being able to share the video I've been struggling with OCD ever since I can remember. My parents and doctors told me that I showed signs of OCD ever since I was three years old and it really helps to have someone explain truly what it is people don't really know what goes through our mind it's not just perfectionism or doing everything in a neat order, I'll try and follow the same tips thanks for sharing

[@kiileetsoku2397]

You have no idea how much I needed this video, thank you...💔

[@tangsanglimbu7102]

Thanks. You gave me a lot of hope hearing you had the same experiences as mine. The same problems.

[@Oursaibaba]

Thank you for sharing your struggle. I am a Mom of 9 year old kid who is showing a sign of ocd. I am always there for him. Your video has helped me to understand his situation much better and made me ready to help him. Thank you and god bless Be strong and healthy.

[@aioden]

This was a great watch. Thank you for making this video and spreading the info / your story, I needed to hear this.

[@adityakastwar4549]

Nice video, felt motivated after watching this. Everything started from head and ends there only part is the struggle and determination to come back. You are a beautiful girl do good in life and keep motivating.

[@bghnv123]

Thank you for uploading this!! This video was such a great inspiration to keep going! I beat my OCD once before, two years ago and I could describe to you in words how it felt. Unfortunately, I have fallen back into old habits again I can't empathize with my past self. My OCD part of my brain doesn't even believe that those years were real or that I ever beat it in the first place. It's very scary because I know that I can get over it but I can't feel or believe it. I not a faithful person, but this is one of the only things that I need to force my self to have faith in. I need to know that it is possible. Hearing your story helps. It makes me realize that I will get over it soon. And it's not going to be today. and its not going to be tomorrow. But one day..

[@tobysmith8032]

Me too, hope you are doing well Benjamin, together we will beat it again 😊

[@brockwillis1979]

I found your story very moving and inspiring; thank you for your bravery to share your truth with the world; Your video was very insightful and definitely touched my heart. Thank you

[@CRL73hippo]

So proud of you, you beautiful lady you. Stay strong and keep up the good work helping others. HUGS from Utah, USA!

[@francescamasters1355]

Thank you so much, I have 'harmful' OCD where I feel like I'm constantly breaking/destroying things around me. I have to constantly check and perform rituals to bring my anxiety back down but as you say, it is a vicious cycle that needs to be broken. I really appreciate learning about your experience. I was always scared of medication but as more time goes on I feel like it may be the best step, combined with cognitive behaviour therapy. I like your idea of turning OCD 'back against itself' too. Thanks again, Frankie

[@xxFebruarySongxx]

Thank you thank you thank you! Never heard from someone who actually had it. I go through days where I can leave half my actions. But the next day I'm right back I that thought pattern. It's such a hard battle

[@-salwa6276]

I have OCD, it's been 3 years. For me its a specific phrase i have to say whenever a thought i don't like pops out.I reached a level where i started saying to myself that i am pronouncing the phrase incorrect and keep on repeating it over and over sometimes for a whole hour.But i am aware it's senseless.I have hope and i am using your methods. Thank you

[@theforgottenfernandes8766]

Me too!!!! And if I slip up saying it - then I have to say it again omg😭😭

[@namjoonimthemantoo]

I experienced that too! But thank god i am now done with physical compulsions! It is so hard, but we have to learn to sit and breathe through the anxiety and face it head on! 💪

[@annefones2424]

Thank you Emily. I have severe checking OCD and need to move on from this dreadful tormenting existence. Am hoping to create a healthier, more sensible, kind lifestyle with the help of support.

[@daniellechacon847]

Thanks Emily for sharing. You are very brave overcoming OCD and also sharing

[@youngurbangod1156]

Thank you emily! This vid gave me confidence. Stay strong and God bless!

[@MiikaKousa]

Finally found great tips for OCD. I love this girl.

[@jamespettersson9655]

I am very proud of you I suffer from this disease also and knowing that we're a group that fights it makes it easier

[@d-blockceltics3696]

I'm so happy for you. I'm going to use your advice because I know what it is to be ocd because I have it. I'm inspired by you. Thank you..

[@MarkAStuart]

yes, good! I did this too. I figured out on my own it's a matter of doing the opposite of what your ocd wants. I can totally relate! Just have to keep it up as if you're not careful (like me) it can come back in other ways. Videos like this helps-thanks!

[@aaronweaver8099]

For me it is electronics volume. I have to have it at a certain volume or I can't watch or listen to it at all. It is particularly upsetting because my dad and I used to love watching tv and listening to music. OCD comes in various shapes and sizes but I can relate to you. I hope you stay strong and congrats because I know how hard it is.

[@erindercarla]

I do the same!! My girlfriend hates it haha, but I just get really locked. Have to find that certain volume. Does your dad know about you OCD? Do you still watch tv and listen to music with him?

[@cicta]

Wow. Our OCDs are so similar. Mine includes redoing rituals and reciting certain "prayers"/mantras in a desperate effort to temporarily eliviate the anxiety that arises from intrusive or extremely terrifying thoughts. The possibility of these thoughts seems like such an intense reality/fear that I help but fall into the OCD's vicious cycle. It never stops. But these tips are definitely helpful. Honestly the most helpful vid I've seen. Thank you for sharing 🌟

[@LoveLife-yh7ke]

Dear Emily: I have been suffering from mild OCD for decades now since I was a young teenager. I discovered your video one Night while cruising KZbin and your technique make sense to me, so I tried it and apply it to my life and it actually works!! I'd say my OCD is gone by about 90% and it's just amazing. This video was a godsend and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Everyone listen to this girl Because she knows what she's talking about.

[@sbblee6028]

I know this is a pretty old comment but do you have any update about your OCD? Im wondering if you still have significant relief nowadays?

[@miniroundaboutinbrum7915]

Please keep this video up. My son has OCD and it's really important as a parent I understand how I can help when he's ready. I'm not going to force him but when he's ready I want to show him this. Thank you

[@galaxy6plus58]

I feel so bad for children who have this terrible illness.

[@galaxy6plus58]

Can you make him watch videos by katie d'ath on you tube. Her videos helped me a lot

[@rakeshchhonkar]

You are more intelligent than a non OCD person. You are brave and true person with high self esteem.You recognised that condition and fought well. Good explanation of condition.Sometimes we dont know that OCD develops due to a traumatic event .At the outset one can't figure out that it is OCD or something.You understood this . But you define and explain this wonderfully. Bye Lots of love.

[@fabiovsroque]

I am glad you took medication, not everybody manage to find a mind trick to deceive OCD, I have been taking fluvoxamine and it has being very helpfull.

[@giffeblue4448]

Thank you so much I thought I was the only one this really helped

[@helenpaton491]

Thank-you so much for this heartfelt video. It is such great information and you have inspired me that there is hope. I now feel that there is a way out. You are wonderful. Thanks from my heart!!!

[@sarawahabzada5347]

Thank you for sharing. I feel much better now because I am not alone 😭😭😭

[@cinna71]

I understand and i know what its like to battle ocd,iv had mt ocd for 31 years started when i was 17 got much worse most ppl with severe ocd have died its serious,prayer has helped,studieand becomming strong in mind remembering all that u hace been born with i speak this so much and remembering joyful times keeps me sane

[@aurelius903]

That is brilliant how you used the thought/anxiety backed dilemmas that ocd generates against itself. Fight fire with fire! I think there are many others who may benefit from creatively using this strategy to help cope with the often debilitating nature of ocd thoughts and compulsions. p.s. not going into detail but this is how I have coped with my own ocd for the past 20 years. I like to think of it as hacking ocd. And as a ray of hope for those skeptical, yes, it does work .

[@liistamm6128]

i am so thankful for this video and that i am not alone in this :)

[@lovealyssa9175]

Thank you I've lived with this my whole life I remember since I was in 2nd grade where I couldn't choose anything because I had fears that I assumed might happen if I wear a certain clothing. I had to touch thing a lot of times and I would cry because I was so tired and I felt like a slave to my thoughts in my head. I loved not knowing what I had I suffered most of my life like this and I just recently found out that I have extreme OCD it was good knowing I wasn't the only one but it didn't make it better I suffered everyday giving in to my thoughts and I felt like a slave and I basically wasn't living and now you have given me a way to stop or help me fight I felt hopeless growing up thinking I was crazy was awful but I can fix it thank you so much

[@sparwani2able]

This is superb. Thanks a lot. I am still fighting but this is definitely encouraging :)

[@harvisingh8874]

OCD people. You have very strong minds. I believe if you fight through this. You will actually develop a will power stronger than anybody else.

[@20051615]

Thank you so much for this. I'm going to take on this fight against my own OCD. Wish me luck!

[@asheelu]

Thanks, you explained not doing compulsion in an amazing way.

[@ChristleyG7]

You are not just too cute and lovely but equally strong. I'm happy that you have not just come out of it but also been a inspiration to others. Prayer and faith on God is also a great relief.

[@off-seasonproductions4715]

Hey Emily, I had the same thing its weird at first saying it but even today i was blowing my nose in to pop my ears back in and somehow my mind came up with a weird story like i had snorted something which is obviously not true then my ocd said i snorted some drug like coke and i told myself thats ridiculous but somehow i find myself fighting that ridiculous thought and it controls my mind and every time i think about that thought of somehow snorting some drug which i didn't, a rush of anxiety comes in and that anxiety makes me want to fight the though and make it go away but im practicing embracing that anxiety and letting go and to stop arguing with those thoughts and just ignore them but this is really hard to go through im 17 and i think its great that you shared how you got through it i really appreciate that!

[@raghavikhandelwal8282]

This video will really help me a lot. Best video on this topic really. Thanks a lot for this video.

[@77mcgiver]

Thank you. These 2 past weeks have been horrible and I know it's all in my head and it's all LIES, these things are NOT TRUE, they are just tricks of the mind. However, it still hurts as hell. What I've found is that 1) meditation does help a lot, not only to relax your whole body, but to ease the thoughts (if only for a while, I'm sure that if you are consistent it could last much longer) 2) keeping yourself occupied. It doesn't matter what you choose to do, as long as it 1) doesn't have anything to do with your OCD and 2) forces you to keep focused. For example, I play Mario Kart 7 and focus on getting first place in every race, or I start cleaning my room until I'm exhausted or I call my friends and try to listen to every word they say. It helps keeping your mind busy in the moment on stuff that has nothing to do with your OCD, and although there's still some anxiety, over time it starts to fade. It's an uphill battle, and I sincerely wish you the strength, the patience and the hope for you to see the other side of the tunnel.

[@adamaga109]

I would like to say that you're a brave and beautiful survivor of OCD 😘

[@ruchindramihikal7206]

I feel so much better after watching your video about OCD.That's true stuff you are talking.Now I'm 22 years old and my whole life since I remember from childhood was full of OCD.It changed its ways,but still OCD dominates over me.it is so nice to hear experience,and advice from someone who stuggled with the same problem over a long time and won over it.Your tips are so helpful.I'm going to live my life as I want someday,without these reccuring, life frustrating thoughts and stupid but dominent OCD patterns.but I still have a doubt whether it will be temporary or permanent cure for OCD.and I do have a question..Do you know about bi-polar depression? I had 2 mental illness periods affected by bi-polar and still taking medication.I would like to know you better.You are such a nice and kind person.May God Bless you sister !

[@nishchal_yt7750]

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[@manishsingh-hk6ol]

You are really good in explaining and talk was motivational in a way that this anxiety can be conquered. Thanks

[@rajankharbandha9348]

Thank you Emily ...I am struggling with ocd for last 12 years ..it's really hard to live with it but you gave a hope that I will recover one day .I will try you suggestions ...god bless you !👍

[@realest_shirts]

Great video.. I just kinda came to terms with the fact that I have OCD. I went through the (apparently typical) "I'm losing my shit here" thoughts when things were getting too much. Like it had never occurred to me that my crazy cyclical and irrational thoughts were something other than me going nuts. Not enough sleep, too much stress, and too much isolating myself were not helping. This video I found most helpful, and very nicely put. Thank you Emily... just knowing that OCD is a thing and it affects more than just me definitely makes me feel a bit better. :)

[@emilyalice8720]

That's brilliant :) glad I could help in some way. It can mean everything to know we're not alone in the weird things we go through!

[@coriemmett1363]

I know how you feel! We can get through it! Jesus Christ is my savior!

[@subalsharma8069]

Kudos to you, you did a great job we all are here for each other, we will make it happen we will go the other side for sure 😊😊

[@safira-ng7iq]

Thank you for sharing ur experience. U make me believe that it is possible to get better.

[@grahambiggs4530]

A wise head on young shoulders. Thank you for your clear thinking.

[@dipanshusekharwarneysahu5439]

Well Alice, i totally agree with you! i too suffer from OCD, and i too have tried the ways you have talked about to come out triumphant -- It really works! One needs to affirm that nah, i'm not gonna give in -- one should try to be as noncooperative with those whims as possible -- And one should always try to reach out to those who actually have it, and, like you, are able to make life win over gloom, hopelessness and morbidity! For those who have ocd and are reading this, i would like to add a few things like- (1) OCD feeds on thy intelligence too -- The greater IQ you have, your head can form as much better reasonings and arguments for why you should enact your compulsions -- But then, you can use that same high IQ to emerge winning! (2) Your religious/cultural backdrop can also add to the strength of your OCD -- So, in the process of beating thy OCD, you might very well become an atheist, a nonconformist -- Come what may, but LIFE should win, at all cost! (3) Arguing for too often and long with yourself over the uselessness of your OCD whims and why you shouldn't give in can drive you crazy, may delude you -- We know from the very beginning the futility of these thoughts, so abandon 'em as soon as possible! Hope my views add to the repertoire of ways to win over OUR ocd! P.S- You are certainly not alone mate!

[@bigboss8847]

Turn it againts itself. That realy made me think, it might work. Thank you im almost crying but that help now

[@ava5688]

i do the ocd against itself thing but it still makes me anxious. videos like this make me feel way less alone tho

[@sans9089]

Holy shit...i literally did the same thing as you before(the first few steps) ..its a lot better now ..if you have OCD stay strong you'll fight through it i believe in you

[@olskool3967]

thank up, don't you ever give up!

[@Prabhsehajbawa]

i have Ocd for 3 years and its very hard to tell everyone and to do daily thing . really thank you for sharing

[@kylemcgrath5796]

I can relate. It sucks so much. If I’m familiar with one place. A certain impulse will occur. I’ve beaten so many tics ever since I could remember. I remember one of the first ideas that led me to what I do. When I was little (about or 5) I was scared of the number 666 and was scared of using my left hand because people said that the left hand is the hand of the devil. So as a young kid, religious thoughts probably started my OCD. I remember doing strange actions right after that. I got so much anxiety from using my left hand and 666. But someone else probably wouldn’t think the way I do. I’m just who I am. When I get stressed, my mind starts going off. Then the OCD causes more stress. It never ends. I got rid of compulsions and new ones come. Thank you for the tips. I’ll sit down in a room and think of nothing. Or watch a tv channel that doesn’t stress me out. Later... I have terrible OCD. It’s gonna be hard if I can ignore it.

[@dellaswanson9837]

If you're still religious, one thing that helps me battle out the left hand thing is asking myself why would God make two hands for people to use? If all left hands are condemned then that is saying everyone born basically is condemned.

[@gabriele.5549]

I never thought of turning the ocd against itself, the things we do to stop the thoughts, trying to not make them true, that was helpful, and the part where you said "start living my life again" it's like wow that's actually possible? It is very hard to explain

[@leon963]

You’re perfectly fine young lady! You see you are so powerful you can get over anything! And also you have a really nice voice! It gets everybody’s attention ! 😊

[@virathiyam6546]

I feel much stronger now. Thanks. 😃

[@iggypiggyandfriends8331]

Hi I'm eleven years old and I was diagnosed with P.A.N.D.A.S two or so years ago, then diagnosed with Lyme disease one or so years ago. right now I am tremendously deep in ocd and your method of saying" If I walk through the door something bad will happen, honestly the past two minutes have been easier. I appreciate this so, so much. Thank you

[@sadafjabarkhel677]

Thank you so much for the video!! Please post more about ocd.

[@proyectodevida8777]

Thanks for this! You gave me the needed strength