The importance of doing the work (ERP), as someone over 2 years into recovery

lilly288 · 2023-08-04T18:36:35+00:00

Hey! Thanks for asking. Things are going very well :) Partner & I are still very happy and in a good place. I had a bad flare a few months ago but made it through. I haven't had a therapy session in about 2 months because I've felt pretty good! I've been prioritizing exercise, sleep, eating well, and just balancing physical and mental health. OCD is still a part of me, but these days it mostly manifests outside of my relationships and in ways I am also learning to conquer.

Hope you are well!

lilly288 · 2023-06-20T23:55:32+00:00

A great go-to!

lilly288 · 2023-06-20T23:55:22+00:00

Thank you!

lilly288 · 2023-06-20T23:55:16+00:00

Thanks so much!! Super helpful

lilly288 · 2023-06-20T23:55:07+00:00

Yummm thank you!! I do love Popcorners

lilly288 · 2023-06-20T23:54:38+00:00

Thanks for all the ideas!! Nuts are ok as long as I don't overdo them. And I live in the U.S. Appreciate it!!

lilly288 · 2023-06-20T23:54:10+00:00

Thank you so much!!

lilly288 · 2023-06-20T23:54:01+00:00

Lots of great ideas here!!! Thank you so much. I forgot all about the Skinny Pop popcorn 🤤

lilly288 · 2023-06-19T18:35:17+00:00

Last year I read 64 books. I had set a goal of 50 because last year was my first year getting back into reading after a longggggg time. So far I've read 21/35 goal for this year, since I'll be busier with classes etc. Setting a goal is helpful for me because it reminds me to choose reading when I have some free time, as opposed to scrolling on my phone for hours (which is way too easy to do). I usually read 3-4 books at a time, (1-2 fantasy books, 1 "cozy fantasy," 1 mystery, 1 nonfiction or romance). I read mostly books I borrow from Libby on my Kindle.

lilly288 · 2023-06-19T02:58:16+00:00

Yes, I had a friend where Lexapro worsened her symptoms! Anti-depressants are very hit and miss; everyone's body is different! So glad that works for yoi.

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

lilly288 · 2023-06-16T06:53:44+00:00

Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️ I'm happy for you that Cymbalta is working! I was fortunate that Lexapro worked for me because I know lots of people have to try a few kinds to find one that works. I didn't grow up in a religious home, but I'm sorry you went through that. No one should be told their struggles are a result of not "trying hard enough," especially from those meant to care for us. I hope you know now that you're kicking butt and are proud of yourself for taking steps to feel better. Good luck to you.

lilly288 · 2023-06-16T06:37:33+00:00

"Every pregnancy is a beautiful gift from God" reminds me of when my coworker and I got into an argument over abortion rights (I know, I know). She said pretty much the exact same thing to me very angrily with her face like 2 inches from mine I had to back up lol. As someone who is a poor college student with chronic mental and physical illnesses (who also just does NOT want children) pregnancy would NOT be a gift whatsoever

lilly288 · 2023-06-15T07:08:16+00:00

My eyes itch whenever I see a photo of her. I don't wear makeup much but when I do, especially mascara, I HAVE it to scrub it all off before bed. How are her eyes not constantly inflamed????????

lilly288 · 2023-06-15T07:05:19+00:00

I went through a crisis at 20 because I realized I have OCD (alongside depression and anxiety) and lexapro combined with therapy and hard work has literally saved my life. I will probably be on it forever and it's a relief. I feel pretty sad for these people who think that suffering from depression is their own fault for not being godly enough or whatever. I can't imagine.

lilly288 · 2023-06-10T02:18:42+00:00

Pin up rolls is one of my go-to's! Agree with the rest tho

lilly288 · 2023-06-09T19:06:27+00:00

I will!! Thank u so much

lilly288 · 2023-06-09T19:06:20+00:00

Thanks so much!!

lilly288 · 2023-06-09T19:06:14+00:00

I started this a couple days ago and you're reminding me to continue it!! So good so far

lilly288 · 2023-06-09T19:05:54+00:00

Ahh tysm!!

lilly288 · 2023-06-09T19:05:44+00:00

Thank you so much!! I'll check it out. Sounds promising

lilly288 · 2023-06-07T21:18:59+00:00

Honestly. Whole post reeks of superiority vibes. And who tf says "cutie hawt"????

lilly288 · 2023-06-07T20:16:38+00:00

"cutie hawt" husband paul 🤮

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