OCD Ottawa

A Peer-Based Support Network. Supporting those with OCD and those who support them. We're on Facebook and Instagram as well @OCDOttawa.

[OCD Ottawa @OcdOttawa]

Psssst... rumour has it OCD Ottawa got a makeover! If you’re new here, welcome! If you’re a returning member, we’re glad to have you back! You’re all welcome here, and your thoughts/feelings/emotions/urges are valid.

[OCD Ottawa @OcdOttawa]

You can live for today, check a couple of things off your list, and be satisfied with that. It’s a much more peaceful way to live.

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[OCD Ottawa @OcdOttawa]

Learning to be OK with the critic’s presence, but not taking them too seriously, is a key aspect of living a fulfilled life - a life filled with some indulgence.

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[OCD Ottawa @OcdOttawa]

Trying to ease anxiety in the moment may feel like the ultimate solution, but recognizing that it is only an illusion is critical to recovery.

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[OCD Ottawa @OcdOttawa]

As usual, self-compassion is a daily practice, and that’s the one we shouldn’t slack off on!

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[OCD Ottawa @OcdOttawa]

That’s an important first step to treating OCD and many other mental health issues.

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[OCD Ottawa @OcdOttawa]

We often react to anxiety by trying to fix this feeling immediately, which is the job of the firefighter. This is what we refer to as a compulsion in exposure and response prevention.

Inspired by:
No Bad Parts
Richard C. Schwartz

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[OCD Ottawa @OcdOttawa]

An exile is created when we are forced to repress an emotion or a behaviour, often in a way that makes us feel ashamed.

Inspired by:
No Bad Parts
Richard C. Schwartz

#IFS #internalfamilysystems #nobadparts

[OCD Ottawa @OcdOttawa]

“The Self says no to impulsive parts firmly but from a place of love and patience, in just the same way an ideal parent would."

Excerpt From
No Bad Parts
Richard C. Schwartz

#IFS #internalfamilysystems #nobadparts

[OCD Ottawa @OcdOttawa]

You may notice that your parts, while different, are trying to protect you. This is the common denominator with most, if not all, of your parts.

You can learn more in Richard Schwartz’s book “No Bad Parts.”

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[OCD Ottawa @OcdOttawa]

The goal isn’t simply not to lose, it is to have a life where you have the choice to live by your values instead of being a slave to OCD.

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[OCD Ottawa @OcdOttawa]

A lot of OCD is chasing that “just right” feeling. I could argue almost exclusively.

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[OCD Ottawa @OcdOttawa]

Source and inspiration: https://t.co/TMMwY8AECv

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[OCD Ottawa @OcdOttawa]

When you think in a more logical way, you tend to feel better.

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[OCD Ottawa @OcdOttawa]

Risking your mental health comes with a price too. There is a risk either way.

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[OCD Ottawa @OcdOttawa]

Don’t avoid something just because it might not turn out well. How will you know unless you try?

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[OCD Ottawa @OcdOttawa]

The distraction can provide the clarity needed to decide whether you should act on your thoughts or whether it is simply OCD.

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[OCD Ottawa @OcdOttawa]

It doesn’t mean you have a free pass to get right back into old habits, but it does mean you can give yourself self-compassion when it happens.

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[OCD Ottawa @OcdOttawa]

Inspiration: https://t.co/6MR4pe7R5z

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[OCD Ottawa @OcdOttawa]

Usually the most rewarding improvements take time.

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[OCD Ottawa @OcdOttawa]

It’s comforting to know that everyone worries and we are not alone in this.

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