Josef Doctorovitz

#OCD and mental health advocate documenting my journey of recovery.

[Josef Doctorovitz @lifewocd]

For some of the newer people who have joined the community, here’s a little more about me.

I live right outside of Philadelphia and have been dealing with OCD since it onset in 2008. I finally got diagnosis and treatment a couple years later.

[Josef Doctorovitz @lifewocd]

@OCD_Lemmonaide Thank you! It’s so rough!

[Josef Doctorovitz @lifewocd]

I’m so tired of not wanting to be here everyday

[Mistress Dividend @mistressdivy]

a cat choosing to sit next to you is one of life's greatest compliments

[Josef Doctorovitz @lifewocd]

Mental health is still bad though and I have to fight to continue everyday.

[Josef Doctorovitz @lifewocd]

At one time my mental health was so bad I didn’t think I’d make it to 30. I’m 30 now proud of how far I’ve come.

[Josef Doctorovitz @lifewocd]

I truly hope everyone can heal from their OCD and mental illness and have it be less heavy. Many don’t realize how hard we fight everyday just to survive.

[Josef Doctorovitz @lifewocd]

@obsessivelyocd 🫂

[Josef Doctorovitz @lifewocd]

depressed 😔

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😢

[Josef Doctorovitz @lifewocd]

Great job man! That’s amazing progress. Exercising helps with my mental health too so it’s great!

[Ben Canham @wweisawesome123]

Today I did 20 minutes on my
treadmill. For some people that might
not seem like much, but for me it's a
positive step forward. Being autistic
has taught me that progress isn't
measured against other people.

[Josef Doctorovitz @lifewocd]

@ChinchillaLip @obsessivelyocd ❤️

[Dr. Jen Wolkin | ADHD + Trauma Therapist @drjenwolkin]

Rest is not a reward. It’s a neurobiological imperative that does not need to be earned. XO, Dr. Jen

[Josef Doctorovitz @lifewocd]

😢

[𐌁𐌉Ᏽ 𐌕𐌉𐌌𐌉 @OrevaZSN]

Why does it feel like everything comes with a fee now? Driving, parking, paying bills, using your own money, drinking water, getting an education, avoiding ads. We’re being charged just to exist.

[Josef Doctorovitz @lifewocd]

I wake up everyday and struggle to get out of bed and suffer until I go back to sleep. I’m tired.