This past week has given me many challenges, making the fight to stay chipper awfully difficult. I’m desperately awaiting the phone call from Rogers Memorial Hospital saying that they are ready for me. I have the next available bed (after some persistence from my mom) but this waiting game is brutal. I’ve allowed OCD to take over completely, and that’s not okay.
My OCD that caused me to be disgusted by food as turned into a full blown eating disorder. Although I no longer feel disgusted by food, now I feel disgusted with myself for eating it. My stomach feels heavy after eating and my thoughts consist of how awful I look and how overweight I am. It’s just a couple more weeks until I will be getting the help I need, but until then I’ve caused myself to throw up multiple times. My brain is making me think these irrational thoughts. In fact, my brain has the power to throw away everything that is real and create an alternate universe. The only reason I know it isn’t real is because of my past treatments with my OCD. I know I should concentrate on that positive fact, but honestly, I’m not in the mood.
I have gone a week without showering because OCD creates this strong feeling of panic and fear. My thoughts swirl around and tell me, “I can’t do this, I cannot take a shower” My limbs tighten up as if showering is actually a task I can not achieve. When I force myself to take it, my cries become wails. It’s a scream and a panic attack at once. You can hear it outside of my house. And knowing that I will be experiencing that feeling again when I start fighting my OCD at Rogers makes me feel hopeless. Not hopeless as in I won’t ever be free of OCD, but hopeless as in how much emotional pain I will be in.
I am unable to get dressed. I stay in my pajamas all day and only change after I take my shower. The thought of putting on clothing makes my body tingle with anxiety. Leaving the house is not really possible. With the weather starting to get nicer I would love to spend my day outside on our deck, but it’s hard. The agoraphobia doesn’t want me out of the house. After a few minutes I end up back inside. I feel trapped. I’m completely overruled by my brain. I just need to remember that it’s only a few more days until I’ll get the help I need…just a few more days…just a few more days…just a few more days. Those are the words that get me through the day. Right now I’m working on surviving the days ahead. Staying chipper is a little hard at the moment, but hopefully there will be moments in the day where I can find a smile or two.
~ Stay Chipper Friends! ~
Remember you can always email me at chipperchelseakay@gmail.com!
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In a book, ‘Change Your Thoughts Change – Your Life’ by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer that I’ve been reading everyday, says at one point, in my interpretation, you have to experience pain to know what joy feels like. You can’t know one without having lived the other. Feel the terror of your pain, accept that this is what it feels like and then think of the flip side, allow yourself to experience in what may be just a small second, what joy and happiness feel like. Hard. Hard I understand.
You are strong. You are great. You will succeed. We have your back ❤
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It’s amazing that you said this because one thing I have ALWAYS said is “to feel joy, you need to experience pain.” I’ve said to so many times to myself and to others around me…but during these last few months I haven’t said it once. I’m so happy to be reminded! I will also have to find that book, it sounds like the perfect thing to be reading! Thank you so much Patrice! I’m much more upbeat now and have a huge smile on my face! 😀
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You are most welcome! And that smile looks good on you 😀
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A family friend came by my house today with a surprise for me…it was the book! She reads my blog as well and saw your comment. I’ve already started reading the preface. 😀
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That’s FANTASTIC!!! I hope you like it 🙂
It changed how I look at some things and blew me away on others – didn’t know other people believed what I always felt.
Enjoy!!! 😀
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Stay strong! Big hugs to you 🙂
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Thank you!! I always love my virtual hugs! 🙂
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Stay strong, friend! You’re doing amazingly. Remember how much of a fighter you are, and remember all of these people who are here to support you! Emma
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Thank you Emma! It’s amazing how much support I’ve gotten from this blog. I hope you’re staying strong as well!
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I had no idea,but your on the right path now to wellness, it takes time, but it’ll be worth it in the end, you have a lot to give:) stay strong x
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Hi,
I found you in the Community Pool. I knew someone with OCD who had to be hospitalized. Your post will be helpful to those in this situation.
Thank you for checking out my blog too. http://wp.me/p5jxvv-O6
Nice meeting you.
Janice
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Hey! I read ur blog a couple days ago and I was checking up on you. You haven’t written an update. How are you doing?
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