I was told you can't recover from OCD

[@ocdandanxiety]

What questions do you have that I can answer? ❤

[@maiskhmous6796]

Can I deal with somatic ocd like other ocd??

[@NicolasLopezHerrera]

Is it possible that I developed the OCD little by little? Like I started having thoughs about me being gay since I was 13, but they werent so frequent, but they will definetly anxiety related and I had to do something to be calm again, my only worry is that it wasnt 24/7 thoughs like it is in the present

[@CatGirl-vv9vj]

I have had every variant of OCD going and found a way to break it by physical action/exposure, but I really struggle with real life/false memory where the two have got so engrained. It didn’t even strike me until a year ago that I had ever done anything wrong. I am struggling with perimenopause too, my OCD arrived with perimenopause and postpartum. The time I fixated on was during my pregnancy. I have no thoughts of doing anything wrong at that tome, believe me I have checked back thoughts for the last 12-months going back 6-years. I don’t know how to break this? Thank you. I didn’t even know memory OCD was even a thing until your video and I have had 5 therapists try and help.

[@heidighomi6489]

Thank you ❤ How do I differentiate between hygiene carefulness and obsessiveness?

[@alison7137]

Why is traditional talk therapy not as successful in treating OCD? Is it common to get one compulsion under control, and a different one to develop?

[@fernandocevallossalazar3695]

This is completely true. ERP is the solution. It's hard, it's painful, but eventually you will see a light and you will be better. It took me 6 months, but it is necessary to go through this pain to get better. Everyday ERP is the solution until your brain says 'Wow, there's really no danger.' You can do it!

[@lizacapeloto1270]

So true! Im safe.😊

[@NOTHlNG]

Sure, but there are fears one simply cannot bear to get exposed to...like, it's really easy to just grap a doorknob but how do you expose yourself to stuff that are against your entire self image and morals, like pocd or hocd? Deliberately going closer to these fears would just strengthen the inner anxiety by giving even more "what if?"s to the already endless compulsion repertoire.

[@heisenberg502]

you're the reason why my ocd has gotten a hundred times better over the past 2+years. thank you

[@lilymulligan8180]

I would consider myself "recovered" from OCD 🙋🏻‍♀️ here's what that looks like to me: - I have an official diagnosis - I've developed my self-awareness so I know what my patterns are. This helps me recognize when OCD is trying to creep back in and take over. - I have new tools - namely ERP and distress tolerance - that help me ride the wave of anxiety instead of doing compulsions. - I'm a lot better at "zooming out" and seeing when OCD is trying to take over. This is most of the battle, because OCD is a shapeshifter. Once I'm able to recognize it, I'm able to step out of it pretty easily. My OCD hasn't "gone away" - this is how my brain is wired. I don't expect it to go away, which means I don't get upset when it pops up. Instead, I've changed how I relate to my intrusive thoughts, which has freed me from years-long depression that was secondary to my OCD. Recovering from the depression is why I consider myself recovered with OCD. I'm finally back in control of my life.

[@xFranzinox]

For anyone in a place where they are questioning themselves about recovery. It is possible. I did it myself. I started treatment with Zoloft, and it helped me a ton! For me, I get thoughts way less than before, and I trained myself on how to react properly to them. Sometimes a new thought will pop up, and I may take a while to recognize that it's just OCD in disguise again. But fret not! Go ahead, it is possible. Life's been way better.

[@IDoubleJ]

I was worried I would be insane for the rest of my life. I was worried I would be severely mentally ill with OCD for the rest of my life. But I started deeply recovering starting July 2021. I'm good now. Not perfect but good. Your mind is powerful enough to create those fears worries illusions to hurt you. But your mind is also powerful enough to destroy those fears worries and illusions. You are not your thoughts. Your thoughts are your servant and you can be the ruler of your mind if you choose to. Choose to take action towards your happiness and peace. Peace

[@andrewtobrise8507]

You just made my day. Thanks.

[@gabrielganzarolli]

What did you to to start getting better?

[@NicolesBookishNook]

I’ve been subclinical/recovered from all my mental illnesses for 7+ years now! ❤ Yes, it’s hard and it takes A LOT of work, but you need to ask yourself if you like where you are now-and I bet that’s a big NOPE. So, trust the specialists and face your fears with ERP. It’s worth it.

[@yannicklucero2202]

as someone who grew up with asian parents from a third world country, mental health is a taboo topic and everyone is greatly against therapy in my family - you are a great help. cant tell you how much you helped me today doc.

[@emmetdunne2]

I just found your video last week and it definitely helped. I have a thought that absolutely freaks me out and my stomach explodes with anxiety. Then I started inviting the thought in when I had it and that there was a party in my head and I was laughing at the thought. Immediately the thought left and my anxiety disappeared. It comes back still and I know Iv more work to do but I wanted to say thank you hug😊

[@the_beevsknees]

I've been in recovery for ocd through NOCD for 3yrs now. Before that I was seeing a therapist who was familiar with ERP. I actually credit her for the first to truly understand me. Before that I was hospitalized twice because no one knew what it was. They just assumed I was suicidal and even the inpatients were horrible with not knowing signs of ocd. That breaks my heart and I wish for better mental health care in hospitals because it pains me that isn't was a traumatic experience for me and others I'm sure. But I was lead to NOCD and then shortly I found your channel. Both have changed my life. Does that mean I'm ocd free? No lol. Does that mean I don't have days anymore where I'm struggling and being kicked around by the ocd? No. In fact, the other day I was really upset that it wasn't getting "easier". Mad at myself that I received a NOCD conqueror badge but don't feel very "conqueror-ing" (if that's a word lol). She reminded me to not ask why it's not getting easier but instead remember that I AM living according to my values.

[@williammorrison8408]

Did you have a SI theme ?

[@the_beevsknees]

@@williammorrison8408 ideations? No not really. That's what they thought and what I called it for a while but from time to time I notice it as self harm ocd

[@nitingoyal3979]

How can I be a part of NOCD? Can you plz guide 🙏🏻

[@the_beevsknees]

@@jesse8737 I hope your comment isn't directed at me. If so, I suggest you re-read my comment. I am in no way shape, or form making it seem you cannot recover. My comment I'm sure can be relatable for anyone going through OCD. I'm not sure your journey, or experience is but dealing with OCD isn't rainbows and sunshine every day. There will be moments of struggle and obstacles you have to overcome. That is the whole point to my comment. Being real. His video was about being told you can't ever recover. So I shared a little of my journey. Recovery isn't just black and white. You can be in recovery and still face challenges. That's why I left my comment off with remembering I am living according to my values. I am by no means naming people think they can't recover. I am sorry that's how you misinterpreted my comment. The purpose of my comment was to let others know that when we try to make our goal for ocd to "go away" we can make it harder on ourselves when we go days without triggers or compulsions but give into one and feel we are failing. I shared how ocd can be tough and when it gets tough you can start doubting why it's not easing up. But to remember what you actually are achieving. That each waking moment, you are conquering the OCD by living according to your values.

[@haripprasaathharikrishnan8421]

My compulsion is constantly thinking what about what i forgot because at stage in life where i really need to work hard to take care of my business & personal life. So forgetting something about it becomes unbearable. PLEASE POST A VIDEO ON THIS

[@AThoughtfulFrog]

Boost! You can do it man, youre strong 💪 go forward ❤

[@melodyeasley]

actually ssri can be counter productive for certain people. My racing thoughts and focused fears come from bi polar disorder. ssri can have the opposite affect on me. Although I don't have ocd there are some similarities in the thought process of hyper focusing on things that cause long-term distress. so rather than taking ssri anti phycotics could be very beneficial helping calm these thoughts.

[@travellersph5890]

Even though i understand that this is just a thought but the anxiety still there. The fear still there. I can't enjoy the things i used to enjoy before. There still guilt and sadness.

[@kollinkenney1696]

I am having obsessing thoughts about how to stop obsessing thoughts. Im ruminating about how to stop ruminating. All the tips i here in videos replay in my head, they have become the intrusive thoughts. This feel hopeless man. I did get oast all the religious obsessions i had. But these feel unstoppable

[@Fjoso]

Meta OCD

[@xFranzinox]

Don't push them away. Don't just use them as ritual. Contemplate them. Sit with them. Hope with yourself that they won't ever go away.

[@kollinkenney1696]

​@@xFranzinox how do I do that though? Do I consciously think thoughts about overthinking, ruminating and ocd?

[@kollinkenney1696]

​@@xFranzinox how do I hope they never leave? Consciously think I hope?

[@kidmidnight5104]

Youre on the right track. Youre slowly realizing you have no control over your thoughts and they are testing you to not interfere with them. Its trying to show you that you dont have control and to LET GO because the more you obsess and ruminate you are literally training yourself to have ocd.

[@Gentlehag]

I think recover is a total missconception. In the meanwhile I embrace my ocd. I dont look at its content but when it knocks on the door, its a big signal to me that I may have overssen my needs and i need to invest more time in self-care. So for me my OCD ist best and biggest Warning sign to not forget about myself

[@danielnapolitano5882]

Muito obrigado por compartilhar seu conhecimento! Um forte abraço do Brasil 😊

[@johnrainsman6650]

With my OCD, I can't tell the difference between a true apoIogy and a seIfish apoIogy. Whenever I upset, disrespect, or argue with my mom, I apologize (repetitively), but I'm starting to think I do so more for myself than for her. To remove the guilt and redeem myself. I never thought about this until I saw a show where a girl apoIogized to her sister for ruining her birthday. Sister 1: _I did something that I regret and I cannot feel better until I apoIogize._ Sister 2: _So this is about _*_you_*_ feeling better._ Sister 1: _Yes. Oh, and you._ Sister 2: _You're amazing. Even when you do something for someone else, it's still mostly about you._ This concept made me think deeply: is it wrong to apoIogize mostly because you're miserabIe with guiIt? I KNOW I apoIogize for that reason. But is it the only one? I think it is primarily. I feel guiIt, so as a natural response, I apoIogize and it helps make me feel better. But now I don't know. At this point, I can't tell anymore if I'm _truly_ apologizing. I'm confused about my feelings. But I know one thing: I can't handle guiIt. I just can't. I can't handle the idea of me being a bad person, so maybe I do apologize to keep being a good person and preserve my pride and self-honor.

[@priyakalloria3273]

I am trying exposure therapy however I do start ruminating once I try an exposure. Like questions going in my head in circles...

[@Swiftie4ever1313]

I definitely have trouble with my organization and cleanliness, and if I touch something with my right hand, I HAVE to touch it with my left. Idk why, but something just tells me that I have to. And if a cup is on a coaster, the coaster has to be exactly facing towards me, and so does the cup. I've also never met someone like this, but my favorite number is 8, (I hate odd numbers) and I also like the number 2, and once, I was putting on hand sanitizer, and something told me to do 16 pumps of hand sanitizer (because 8x2 is 16) and I did it. My friend was with me, and she just laughed and asked me why I did it, and I said "IT'S MY OCD!" Everything has to be in line, and organized, and people just don't get it. Sometimes I do some stuff like if I rub my hand against something, I have to do it with my other hand, and some people look at me weird, and I just get super frustrated. It's not like I WANT to annoy myself, but something tells me I HAVE TO DO IT. So pls try and understand. If you know someone like this, talk to them. ❤

[@Clever1234jaba]

Just promised myself months ago to comment a positive on these videos if it worked for me, to make up for all the negative ones. ERP works, CBT works, Metacognitive therapy WORKS. Trust that this is in the brain, take that leap of faith that you can handle the discomfort and fear. Because you can. ♥️

[@angeloserenuela4065]

Just face your fear and doing ERP concistently you will recover 4years since I recoverd ❤🎉

[@ninbendoyt3203]

I'm wondering - this false memory ocd? -I get false memories of me doing bad stuff, and I've never had these false memories in the past (never thought about these false memories until now) -I avoid places that may trigger my false memories -the more I think/ruminate about these false memories, the more real they seem and the more they warp/more false memories created -I feel a sense of guilt with it even if these memories are fake -its hard to complete tasks/do things when ruminating about false memories -these false memories seem hyperrealistic and vivid, but when i compare it to an actual real memory that did happen, the false memories seem almost dreamlike (nightmarelike more like)/blurry/cloudy

[@ninbendoyt3203]

Also another thing is that I try asking my parents about these false memories, and they keep on insisting/telling me that it's all false but it feels so real to me 😢😢

[@ninbendoyt3203]

Also the false memories stay dormant in my head from the moment I wake up to the moment I go to bed, and I have dozens and dozens and dozens and dozens of these false memories

[@ninbendoyt3203]

Also I go through each and every false memory in my mind and reassure myself that each one is false and get a sense of relief, but suddenly the false memories come back in my mind and my mind tells me they're real even though I just told myself that they're false??

[@ninbendoyt3203]

I need reassurance and comfort and hugs and someone to hush me and tell me that these false memories are not real because they feel so f*cking real and I'm worried what if they are real?

[@ninbendoyt3203]

I need reassurance and someone to comfort me and tell me that these false memories are fake and false because they feel super real to me, and what if they are real?

[@tm2studio380]

Only feel can beat feel its mean only brave can beat fear. Be brave for your freedom its hard but its work.

[@tonykeymeulen3197]

Hello Nate, could you make a video about the ways you can become or stay calm when you do exposure therapy?

[@fernandocevallossalazar3695]

The idea with ERP is to feel the discomfort, let it be and little by little you will generate resistance. But DO NOT fall into compulsion. Wanting to 'feel better' can be an avoidant activity, which does not help ERP treatment.

[@ATebbs1]

Thank you 😭

[@danielocsai36]

It's hard for me to NOT hate people who say there is no recovery and try to convince others about this just because they are not succeeded yet.

[@sahilkambhampaty1886]

That reminds of this one Tame Impala song where he says, "You won't recover." He wasn't talking specifically about OCD or anything but I took that personally. How dare he.

[@secretbatman7161]

I don’t have a proper diagnosis of OCD but I’ve been having symptoms for quite a while. However, my symptoms have kinda stopped these few days it’s like I still feel anxious but I don’t ruminate anymore. I’ll be seeing a counsellor next week I think but what if my symptoms have completely stopped? Would I still get a diagnosis? Like if I don’t get a diagnosis then what did all those fear and rumination mean?

[@TAKIPROPRO13]

Am I the only one that like sees anything and already has an intrusive thought for it Also as soon as i hear "you might or might not do it", "the difference bad people actually like the thought and want to act on it" AND I WAS THINKING "you will do it you want to do it you dont have any emotion thorwards -this pwrson-" snd stuff so yee i think thats ocd I HOPE

[@BehindtheMuscle]

Thank you!

[@barbic.9538]

Could you please speak of health anxiety specifically for me it's BP cuff terrified and palpitations. Any new symptom in my body triggers intrusive thoughts

[@incrediblylit]

Can you make a video on fear ocd and how difficult it is especially when your habits arenot normal like just washing hands?

[@keerenjialal294]

Hello nate ,love your video❤ can you please tell me how powerful is a worry script exposure for ERP ?

[@seppbecker586]

I just found out 2 days ago, that I never had ADHD

[@haley_93baby]

How do you do an exposure response prevention for a phrase stuck in your head that you’ve had for five years. Every time I write it out over and over I feel like it’s a compulsion.

[@CameronGreay]

Thanks for your work! Have you found this approach to help with the thoughts & compulsions associated with misophonia?

[@sharkyfactory]

is having a small fear of simple “future telling” things (such as tarot cards, palm readings, etc) a common thing with OCD? I’ve always been wary of those for fear that i might hear something that will either confirm a fear of something i don’t want to happen or they will say something i read WAY too far into. thoughts?

[@lilya77777]

Hello Nate! I have a question. What should I do when not responding to the thought I feel better because I did the right thing and didn't respond. When I say maybe, maybe not, most of the times anxiety goes away in that instant. I think maybe, maybe not became a mantra too.

[@JudyAnnAmedo]

I have OCD, i think a lot especially of breathing. Because when im not thinking how I breathe i think it will stop. What should i do?

[@JulieHouston-g6g]

Do you have any videos on ocd and cardiaphobia? Really struggling and can’t seem to find any help.

[@SR1012S]

I have relationship OCD, will ERP work in that as well?

[@justmario]

Yes.

[@idolleaustralia3172]

Hi, my partner has OCD and involves me in his compulsions. It is been like that for 15 years and is getting worse with age. he does not want to go see a therapist. (How) can I help him get started with some exposure therapy? The situation is becoming unbearable for me. It's so overwhelming.

[@alanakirk73]

Hello, in a relationship and suffering with relationships OCD which is effecting this, please can you advise me how to do ERT for this?

[@maiskhmous6796]

How about somatic ocd ?

[@wilding0923]

Are intrusive thoughts always unwelcome?

[@afrinahmed1260]

experiencing mild harm ocd thoughts and excessive anxiety and breakdowns for 3 months now. i am a mother with a 5 yr old and 2 yr old. its quite scary, fear of having scary thoughts, fear of images popping in my head out f fear, its either harm or self harm. i have had intrusive thoughts r images in th past but they hav passed but this time my anxiety is lasting fr months. never faced anything like this bfre, can someone help. i have to b a functional mom

[@texdoom]

Fear of harming your kids? I have been there! And there is a light at the end of the tunnel with exposure therapy! Here’s the good news, you fall in the catagory of LEAST likely to harm you kids. This is your biggest fear so your OCD is using it against you. It’s absolutely horrible but I can and will get better! When you have that thought give one of them a big hug or kiss on the head! You’re the boss and tell your OCD, “you’re not real!”

[@janethansen9612]

Is health anxiety and focus on physical symptoms OCD?

[@jennymccann8646]

Yes, it is. I have that exact "type" and I have been diagnosed with OCD by a professional.

[@NE0LOOGY]

Y'all i have a fear of my own compulsion , how should i deal with that ?

[@playstore7882]

Please make videos on other therapies and how can we use it with ERP therapy combined for recovery

[@paulvarano5675]

Behavioral activation is working well with this for me. JOCD is a great service if ur insurance will cover it

[@richardvanderkolk9545]

Yes but how to deal with real threat? Not made up things, of What if …

[@rachelneal-r3b]

How can I acclimate or adapt within my OCD

[@rachelneal-r3b]

We are understanding and becoming more tolerant in it. How can we come to the window of tolerance instead of allowing my ocd to make decisions for me

[@pulkitchawla4904]

Can medication treat ocd completely?

[@bhadrayupanwar7398]

It will surely help

[@diamondhuntress]

No but it can help. I'm not a doctor but I have heard that once your off the medication, you may experience the same Ocd symptoms because it was never treated with therapy. ERP therapy is the gold standard Ocd treatment. Ocd can't be "cured" but you for sure can recover and live a great life

[@desh_bhakt07]

There is a lots of hope in gene therapy , it still will it treat OCD OR CURE Ocd , one thing is clear it will def... Bring l9ng term relief , even though im ok with my current situation , been duing expores

[@karendeleon2768]

@@desh_bhakt07what is gene therapy?

[@keerenjialal294]

Hello nate ,love your video❤ can you please tell me how powerful is a worry script exposure for ERP ?