Hello my very lovely … and neglected readers, Confession time! I forgot about this blog. Yep! as if one day, my memory was completely wiped of all things blogging (thanks a lot brain). It wasn't until I was reminded this evening by my now fiancé (YES FIANCE!) that this thing even exsisted. And, I have … Continue reading … and so a new era has begun
Category: OCD
Omg. PIKACHU. Another new obsession.
So, it's like my body knows I haven't had a new obsession in like a month, and has now decided on a new one. It's actually something really cute! (and friendly unlike some of the others) I'm obsessed with pikachu. Like how can anyone not love the little yellow pokemon? I freaking adore him! His … Continue reading Omg. PIKACHU. Another new obsession.
Happy New year!
2018 has been a whirlwind, some bad things have happened but I can confidently say that it has been a good year for me. Now, there are a few of people who marched right out of my life claiming to never want to see me or my family again (yet they still read this blog) … Continue reading Happy New year!
Habit or Compulsion? A Rant (sorry)
Right, I am just going to get straight into this. The other day I had a CBT meeting. All good there, on the road to recovery. It was all going well until my therapist said... A. OCD isn't actually a thing, it's just an anxiety of the brain. She doesn't believe in labels. (can i … Continue reading Habit or Compulsion? A Rant (sorry)
Omg. I love fresh linen!
I know, I know, I'm sad. But I feel this deserves it's own post! Today, I had a ton of laundry needing cleaning, so of course I spent £20 and what felt like 20 hours at my local laundromat. I realised something... 1. I had to smell each and every one of my freshly cleaned … Continue reading Omg. I love fresh linen!
Ahhh new jammies!
One of the reasons that the psychologists are concerned about my mental health is because night after night I must have a bubble bath followed by brand new pjs. So, being the good girl I am I have not been buying new nightclothes, settling for freshly cleaned. That's still progress! But today my lovely mum … Continue reading Ahhh new jammies!
Why I am proud of myself, and a Pip rant.
Finally I am over the flu! After a week of bedrest and barely being able to do anything, I am back on my feet, and today has been one heck of a stressful day. It was my face to face pip appointment! After 4 months of waiting, I finally had my assessment done today, and … Continue reading Why I am proud of myself, and a Pip rant.
😶 The problem with smiling 😶
When you are just a toddler, you start to learn the basics of human emotions and how they look. If you see someone sad, they may be crying, if you see someone angry they are probably frowning. If you see someone happy... They are smiling. I feel like smiling and happiness is one of the … Continue reading 😶 The problem with smiling 😶
🌄 Finally! 🌅
So Thursday was an exciting day for me, I finally had my appointment for CBT. It was only the initial one just explaining what's wrong and giving permission to share anything that could be threatening to me etc. Rob came along with me and when we left the office he said something that allowed a … Continue reading 🌄 Finally! 🌅
My perfect yet slightly Compulsive evening routine.
It is no secret that my favoute time of day is bedtime. I love the feel of my muscles totally relaxing whilst the brushed cotten covers treat my skin to a gentle softness. It is as if my body releases a huge sigh of relief 😌 you see there are no stresses for bedtime, it … Continue reading My perfect yet slightly Compulsive evening routine.
Obsessive Compulsive Existence 