Wow Time Goes Fast Without the Spike

It's been a few years since I last posted on my ROCD blog. I am happy to report that as it means that I have not even been thinking about OCD which is quite a thing after spending so many years lost and rattling around inside my head!

I don't think you are ever cured from it, in much the same way that you are not really cured from gambling or any other addictions. All you do with them is arrest them and introduce more positive behaviors and to eventually drown out the previous behaviors but danger is always lurking. I know it's in me and it may get activated and sometimes in the past that has felt like starting all over again, but each time it takes less time to get better and nothing is ever wasted. Its as if once your brain has created those connections, they may go dormant like dried river beds but can always get activated as the subconscious mind of an addict relives that enjoyment of the first big win, big purchase, drink,  whatever your addiction might be. It's always there. What can be seen cannot be unseen and can always be remembered again so it is a daily vigil of trying to choose the right thing more than the wrong thing. And with OCD that's choosing to go to where your brain says 'don't go'. I choose to do this and even though my brain may be sending out thoughts that are scary I am choosing to ignore them because I'm not my thoughts. 

To be honest its been so long since I thought about OCD I really don't have much to say on it at present but looking at the stats of this blog I can see that although I haven't uploaded any blog for a couple of years, it is still getting thousands of views, so if you are out there suffering, then please know that you are not on your own and also please be aware that you can email me on rocdrecovery@gmail.com. I like to think I have helped quite a few people over the years and it was certainly helpful getting my counseling diploma back in 2022.